Shaped by Sound
Shaped by Sound
Podcast Description
NC musical artists share the stories behind their songs in an intimate conversation with host James Mieczkowski. They discuss their creative journey and process, plus what makes the North Carolina music scene so special. The podcast and accompanying studio performances are filmed at PBS North Carolina’s studios in Research Triangle Park.Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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Focuses on the creative journeys and personal stories of North Carolina musicians across various genres including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass, and folk, with episodes exploring themes like the music scene in Chapel Hill with Superchunk, self-discovery through grief with Nnenna Freelon, and the historical inspirations in Sluice's work.
NC musical artists share the stories behind their songs in an intimate conversation with host James Mieczkowski. They discuss their creative journey and process, plus what makes the North Carolina music scene so special. The podcast and accompanying studio performances are filmed at PBS North Carolina’s studios in Research Triangle Park.
Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Reuben Vincent’s dream to be a rapper became a reality when he was discovered by producer 9th Wonder at the age of 13. In this conversation, the Charlotte native discusses his family’s Liberian heritage, the hip-hop renaissance in the Queen City and what it’s like to work with 9th Wonder.
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.
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