TED Talks Music

by TED

Some of the world's greatest musicians and researchers showcase the power and science of music onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

Episodes

How music streaming transformed songwriting | Björn Ulvaeus

18m · Published 02 Jul 15:15

Money, money, money ... in the music business, there seems to be little left for the songwriters that fuel it. ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus calls for the industry to support its most valuable asset, breaking down how the streaming revolution impacts creator royalties, careers and craft -- and outlines what can be done to truly thank artists for the music.

What silence can teach you about sound | Dallas Taylor

13m · Published 12 Aug 15:00

What can you hear in silence? In this exploration of sound, host of the podcast "Twenty Thousand Hertz" Dallas Taylor tells the story of arguably the most debated musical composition in recent history -- composer John Cage's iconic piece 4'33" -- and invites you to take notice of the soundscape around you. Watch to the end to experience a performance of 4'33".

"You Have the Rite" | Marc Bamuthi Joseph

7m · Published 02 Aug 13:06

In a breathtaking, jazz-inflected spoken-word performance, TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph shares a Black father's tender and wrenching internal reflection on the pride and terror of seeing his son enter adulthood.

"East Virginia" / "John Brown's Dream" | Nora Brown

9m · Published 29 Mar 12:43

In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: "East Virginia" and "John Brown's Dream." An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo's evolution.

What it's like to have Tourette's -- and how music gives me back control | Esha Alwani

9m · Published 25 Mar 14:48

Esha Alwani began writing songs when she was six years old, shortly after being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. And she noticed something amazing: whenever she played music, her involuntary tics suddenly went away. Listen along as Alwani explores the power of music and delights the audience with an ethereal performance of her piano ballad "I'm Not Loving You (My Mask)."

"My Man" / "Bohanna" / "We Dance" | Crush Club

8m · Published 15 Mar 11:55

Indie pop duo Crush Club and singer Nicki B bring their blend of funk, house and Latin styles to the TED stage, performing three songs: "My Man," "Bohanna" and "We Dance."

What happens in your throat when you beatbox? | Tom Thum and Matthew Broadhurst

17m · Published 12 Mar 14:56

Viral beatboxer Tom Thum has an orchestra in his mouth, but how does he make all those sounds? Get an up-close-and-personal look as laryngeal surgeon Matthew Broadhurst sticks a camera down Thum's throat while he creates a mind-boggling array of noises. This hilarious, somewhat stomach-churning talk and performance is not for the squeamish! (Contains graphic medical imagery)

"Autopilote" / "Pumper" | Mai Lan

9m · Published 25 Jan 13:56

Singing in French and English, Mai Lan brings her cool charisma to the TED stage in a performance of her songs "Autopilote" and "Pumper."

How music crosses cultures and empowers communities | LADAMA

13m · Published 18 Jan 13:40

Singing in Spanish, Portuguese and English, LADAMA brings a vibrant, energizing and utterly danceable musical set to the TED stage. In between performances of their songs "Night Traveler" and "Porro Maracatu," they discuss how cross-cultural musical collaboration can empower communities.

Music with a message should be accessible | Madame Gandhi and Amber Galloway-Gallego

12m · Published 14 Dec 13:58

"Music is so much more than sound simply traveling through the ear," says sign language interpreter Amber Galloway-Gallego. In a spirited performance, musician and activist Madame Gandhi plays two songs -- "Top Knot Turn Up" and "Bad Habits" -- while Galloway-Gallego provides an animated sign language interpretation.

TED Talks Music has 103 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 20:13:14. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on April 21st 2024. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 19th, 2024 17:42.