Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.

I've just got to put these wings to test.

"Little Bird" by Annie Lennox

"Mamma Mia" by ABBA

A quick note about the best way to listen to Strong Songs.

The Best Way To Listen To Strong Songs (Spotify PSA)

A closer look at Miles Davis's 1959 jazz masterpiece.

Return to Kind of Blue

My past erased, no more disgrace, no foolish naive stand.

"Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" by Megadeth

"Both Sides, Now" by Joni Mitchell

"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie

"Rosanna" by Toto

Strong Songs Season Eight will kick off on Friday, January 16!

Season Eight Announcement!

Kirk talks with jazz piano legend and Open Studio founder Peter Martin.