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Episode 37 - A Clap, a Slap and a Stomp
Entertaining Noises, How We Hear, Music Theory Steve Pretty Entertaining Noises, How We Hear, Music Theory Steve Pretty

Episode 37 - A Clap, a Slap and a Stomp

What actually is musical time?

This episode kicks off 2026 with the first four days of my “12 Days of Listenmas” mini-series — pulse vs rhythm, groove, micro-timing, and why our brains can’t resist locking onto a beat.

Then we jump back to Wilton’s Music Hall (January 2025) for a live guest spot from Brazilian percussionist and former STOMP cast member Aluá Nascimento — trumpet + pandeiro on “Brazil”, body percussion (clap / slap / stomp), and a quick tour through the sounds (and stories) of berimbau and caxixi.

A practical listen, a bit of audience participation, and a reminder that rhythm is basically everywhere.

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