Luis Antonio Perez

Electrophones, which use electricity to make sound, have changed music! The electrophone instrument family expands the range of musical colors in a composer’s toolkit.

Idiophones make sound from the vibrations of an instrument’s body. A lot of the time, musicians whack them or shake them rhythmically.

Musicians who use the power of air breathe life into the music they play. They create beautiful and ear-catching melodies.

We’ll talk about your favorite sounds and the instruments that create them.

Three more stories from the LGBTQ+ community in Western Colorado.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Western Colorado came together recently to share stories onstage.

A small group of local chefs, servers, managers and entrepreneurs came together for a story slam in Denver.

Two more live stories about life after the wildfire.

The Marshall Fire in December 2021 became the most destructive wildfire in state history. This is part one of two episodes focusing on the personal narratives from Boulder County residents affected by the tragedy. It looks back at the quiet emotional journeys that happen in the aftermath of a wildfire.

The students and educators from YEBO share stories about crushes, Christmas dinners, favorite meals from grandma, and the quiet moments we share with family.

David and Ashley, two formerly incarcerated people navigating reentry, share stories about self-worth and redemption.

My Story So Far is a new podcast from Colorado Public Radio that collects stories from different communities around the state and presents them at unique, intimate story slams.

Telling a story through music is an especially powerful way to move a listener to action.

Music gives us a soundtrack for some of the most memorable moments in each of our stories, from weddings, graduation ceremonies to holiday celebrations.

Music is a powerful way to tell a story about the place you call home.

How artists use sounds to tell stories of romance, longing and unabashed adoration.