Music on the Move

What happens when music becomes noise and silence a scarcity?  In this episode of Music on the Move we find out — and in a more unusual way. We’re stripping down my listening habits, cancelling subscriptions and returning to a non-connected, highly selective way of life. In other words: I’m using an iPod again and have been for the last four months. It’s been great and helped me retone my listenin...

In this episode of Music on the Move , we travel back to the Caucasus—this time to the little landlocked nation of Armenia, where history echoes in every melody and innovation hums beneath the surface. From AI-generated Armenian compositions to soundwalks mapping migration, we explore how music acts as a bridge between past and future, rooted deeply in cultural identity. Along the way, we also vis...

In this special end-of-the-year episode of Music on the Move, host Savannah Fortis reflects on an unforgettable year of music, travel, and storytelling. From field recordings in Iraq to impromptu polyphony in Georgia, each story shares a unique glimpse into the world through sound. Listen back to favorite moments from the podcast’s debut year, discover behind-the-scenes adventures, and explore the...

In this episode of the Music on the Move podcast, join us as we cross the Black Sea via cargo ship from Burgas, Bulgaria to the port city of Batumi, Georgia. What begins in Georgia as a trip with no plans turns into a blessed encounter stumbling upon a Georgian mountain village where everyone sings to reinforce their identity - during a period when I need to be reminded of who I am. Are you coming...

A visit to a music store on a quick trip to Barcelona turned into another learning moment, in which collecting vintage cassettes led the way to a deeper understanding of a new place and its tumultuous history fighting for its cultural identity - not to mention cool new additions to my tape collection! Join us for a reflective mini-story on how music can deepen our understanding of the places we vi...

If you show up in a completely new place and don’t speak the language, aren’t familiar with the culture or customs, or know even a single person - can music be your gateway to an entirely different world?  From our experience and that of many others the answer is yes. And today we’re bringing you a story of exactly that.  Join us on this episode of Music on the Move as we travel using sound and mu...

"How does all the music in the world fit onto one CD?" That was my question as a four-year-old looking down at the holographic CD-ROM of Microsoft’s Encarta Encyclopedia 99’ I held in my hands. Join us as we travel using sound the way host Savannah Fortis first learned how. It’s the inaugural episode that marks our journey as a project and Savannah's own, exploring the transportive p...

Music on the Move is an experimental podcast that uses sound and music to explore and understand the world around us. Join us on this vibrant audio journey and discover how to really listen to life. Host/Producer/Audio: Savannah Fortis