Down with the Patribachy

About Down with the Patribachy

Sure, Bach’s great and all that, but what about the composers they don’t teach at school, the ones who don’t have pale skin, curly wigs or a Y chromosome, the composers you might not know so well? Each week, Ellie Ajao chats through an underrepresented composer they think you should know better, swiping left or right on the classical musicians neglected from history and choosing whether to add them to their brand-spanking-new, DEI-friendly canon.

Publisher

debut podcasts

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Jan 2021

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Episode 12: In conversation with Daniel Kidane

   Ellie speaks with composer Daniel Kidane about composition, creativity, collaboration, and education at the Aldeburgh Festival in this interview episode.

2. 

   10 Apr 2025

   Episode 11: Season finale

   Hosts Ellie and Ben reflect on their favorite composers, chaotic moments, and musical mayhem from season three, while also acknowledging James Edgeler's crucial production role.

3. 

   4 Apr 2025

   Episode 10: Agathe Backer Grøndahl

   This episode celebrates the extraordinary composer and pianist Agathe Backer Grøndahl, exploring her brilliant music and lasting impact.

Who has been a guest on Down with the Patribachy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daniel Kidane
• Judith Weir
• Grace Williams
• Errollyn Wallen
• Elizabeth Ajao

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

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Social presence

0

YouTube

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Engagement

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