Literature & Music
Library on Martinique. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
– St. Augustine
Learning about the places that shaped and inspired writers and musicians can add deeper understanding to a work of literature or a song. Because of the significance these works have in our lives, traveling to explore the life of a famous writer or see the creative communities that produced music that defined a generation can touch and enrich travelers in profound ways.
Explore the historical and cultural impact on literature and music as you travel the globe. Literature and music go hand in hand, the beautiful verses when played with tunes bring out the most enjoyable renditions.
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We'll discuss the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act, author Libby's new book and life in Japan. Kate Hanni, Founder of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights, returns to Travel'n On Radio to talk about the latest incidents on the tarmac and shall provide a legislative update on the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Increased recompense for passengers and defense against excessive airline costs are goals of the proposed Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Act. Airlines would have to automatically repay customers in the event that their luggage is damaged, lost, or delayed. To ensure passenger safety, the Bill also addresses the problem of legroom and seat size that are constantly diminishing. Then, Libby Gill, author, business coach, and former SVP of Universal [...]
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Seattle, the city known for music is our pick today. Ian and Tonya continue their look at Americas Music Cities! Today's stop is the city that spawned Quincy Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and Pearl Jam--Seattle, Washington!
This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. Hop behind the wheel of a 55 Caddy, and find out all about a very unique tour of the Memphis, Tennessee area that spawned musical legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash, BB King, and more. The musical legacy of Memphis, Tennessee, is quite rich and has been influenced by almost every mainstream cultural current in America. Fans of live music, regardless of genre, frequently go to the city and it continues to rank among the top locations in the nation. One of the best places in the country to enjoy the vast range of American music and discover the roots of blues, jazz, country, rock 'n' roll, funk, and soul is undoubtedly this city. Memphis, Tennessee, is to music what Paris was to art in the nineteenth century; its [...]
