Soundbeat-Home

Current Episode

Flying Crow

Dave Alexander billed himself as Black Ivory King. You could say he was “better-known as”, but barely anything is known of the man at all. ...

Latest Episodes

- crow 150x150

Flying Crow

Dave Alexander billed himself as Black Ivory King. You could say he was “better-known as”, ...

- bluetailfly 1 150x150

The Blue Tail Fly

You’re listening to Burl Ives with “Blue Tail Fly” from 1944 and…

- north pole 150x150

To The North Pole!

Finding the North Pole is hard enough. The harsh terrain, subzero temperatures…oh, and the fact ...

- paganini21 150x150

The Devil and Niccolo Paganini

Paganini’s talents made him a celebrity, but also inspired “devilish” rumors.

- 2415169672 f018d80340 b 1 150x150

The Okeh Laughing Record

This one’s good for a laugh.


- Give Now Button 2020 new orange

Sound Beat is produced by Syracuse University Libraries at the Belfer Audio Archive and depends on the support of listeners like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Syracuse University Libraries in support of Sound Beat.