Summer Interlude 2026 #1: Alberto Koenig Interview
For those who don't know, I apologize for not having any episodes of the series for some time. I had cataract surgery in January which made ...
Hyphenated: Music + Identity is an audio documentary series about immigrant and second generation immigrant musicians in Europe navigating their "hyphenated" identity through their music, created and produced by Ron Deutsch.
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Welcome to the third season of Hyphenated: Music + Identity. As noted in the teaser, I decided than rather than try to hold to schedule -- never worked -- I'm going to be dropping episodes sporadicall...
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Summer Interlude 2025 #2: Momi Maiga Interview
Here's a second interview I did over the last year for Afropop Worldwide to keep you entertained until the new season.... Born into the Ciss...
Summer Interlude 2025 #1: Dendana Interview
While I'm on break, here's the first of the summer series where I'll post interviews I've done over the year for Afropop Worldwide you might...
Summer Interlude 2026 #1: Alberto Koenig Interview
For those who don't know, I apologize for not having any episodes of the series for some time. I had cataract surgery in January which made ...
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Hi. My Name is Ron Deutsch. For the last quarter century I've written and conducted interviews for both print and online publications, including National Geographic, Wired News, The Austin-American Statesman, The San Francisco Weekly, Gramophone, and Chamber Music America. I was a contributing editor at both Sonicnet/MTVnews and the International Documentary Association's Documentary magazine. And for the last decade, I've been a featured contributor to National Public Radio's Afropop Worldwide program.
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Come for the music, stay for the education...
Ron Deutsch knows his music, and thankfully has decided to educate us plebs. The podcast you never k ew you needed.
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President & Main Muse of Net Ingenuity
Ron Deutsch manages to keep on the pulse of culture across continents. I always find his commentary both amusing and broadening.
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Brilliant podcast for lovers of worldwide music
I absolutely love this podcast. I love the artists selected, the immigration theme that runs through all episodes i have heard; I appreciate Ron’s interview style wherein he gives his interviewees space to just talk, express inner thoughts. More episodes please!
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Ron Deutsch has always been on the cutting edge of culture and he continues to push boundaries in his creative pursuits. I continue to follow Ron's inventiveness and exploration wherever it leads.