Kirk Hamilton
@kirkhamilton.com
I make music and podcasts. Host of Strong Songs 🎶 and Triple Click 👾
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New on Strong Songs: I talked with the great Jad Abumrad about music, audio storytelling, and his excellent new limited podcast series "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man."
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
S07 BONUS - The Fearless Fela Kuti, with Jad Abumrad
Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New on Strong Songs: I talked with the great Jad Abumrad about music, audio storytelling, and his excellent new limited podcast series "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man."
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
New on Strong Songs: I talked with the great Jad Abumrad about music, audio storytelling, and his excellent new limited podcast series "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man."
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
S07 BONUS - The Fearless Fela Kuti, with Jad Abumrad
Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti...
strongsongspodcast.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New on Strong Songs: I talked with the great Jad Abumrad about music, audio storytelling, and his excellent new limited podcast series "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man."
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
It was such a treat to have on a guest like Jad - I could talk to the guy basically forever. Hope y'all enjoy it! 🎶
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wrote an essay about the lowdown, and how it can be hard to think about drama at a time when there never seem to be consequences for bad guys, and how the lowdown offers us a way out
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
Drama in a Time of No Consequences
The Lowdown finds hope in a world where most crimes go unpunished.
www.vulture.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
wrote an essay about the lowdown, and how it can be hard to think about drama at a time when there never seem to be consequences for bad guys, and how the lowdown offers us a way out
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
www.vulture.com/article/the-...
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Tfw you’ve obtained the “Ham”
May 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tfw you’ve obtained the “Ham”
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For DeJohnette
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TT 555: Jack DeJohnette
The drumming great has passed away at 83
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October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
For DeJohnette
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Strong Songs is now an internationally award-winning podcast!
A jury at the Reeperbahn Music festival in Hamburg, Germany awarded Strong Songs the 2025 International Music Journalism Award in the audio category. I'm super proud and wish I could've flown out to accept in person. Thank u Germany <3
A jury at the Reeperbahn Music festival in Hamburg, Germany awarded Strong Songs the 2025 International Music Journalism Award in the audio category. I'm super proud and wish I could've flown out to accept in person. Thank u Germany <3
October 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Strong Songs is now an internationally award-winning podcast!
A jury at the Reeperbahn Music festival in Hamburg, Germany awarded Strong Songs the 2025 International Music Journalism Award in the audio category. I'm super proud and wish I could've flown out to accept in person. Thank u Germany <3
A jury at the Reeperbahn Music festival in Hamburg, Germany awarded Strong Songs the 2025 International Music Journalism Award in the audio category. I'm super proud and wish I could've flown out to accept in person. Thank u Germany <3
The Strong Songs Patreon voting bracket is down to the elite eight, and the votes have been CLOSE. Winner will get a guaranteed episode in the upcoming season.
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
September 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Strong Songs Patreon voting bracket is down to the elite eight, and the votes have been CLOSE. Winner will get a guaranteed episode in the upcoming season.
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
All patrons get a vote, so if you've been thinking about supporting the show, now's a good time! www.patreon.com/c/strongsongs
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Wim Wenders: [sharing grandly philosophical thoughts in German-accented English over lingering shots of 1983 Tokyo]
Me: Impeccable vibes... this could only be topped if, like, Werner Herzog showed up
Wim Wenders: Then I ran into my friend, Werner Herzog, at the top of Tokyo Tower
Me: Impeccable vibes... this could only be topped if, like, Werner Herzog showed up
Wim Wenders: Then I ran into my friend, Werner Herzog, at the top of Tokyo Tower
September 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Wim Wenders: [sharing grandly philosophical thoughts in German-accented English over lingering shots of 1983 Tokyo]
Me: Impeccable vibes... this could only be topped if, like, Werner Herzog showed up
Wim Wenders: Then I ran into my friend, Werner Herzog, at the top of Tokyo Tower
Me: Impeccable vibes... this could only be topped if, like, Werner Herzog showed up
Wim Wenders: Then I ran into my friend, Werner Herzog, at the top of Tokyo Tower
do you ever just listen to carol kaye's bass part on sloop john b
September 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
do you ever just listen to carol kaye's bass part on sloop john b
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I love Shakra’s singing and wanted to play along - 🎶🪡
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I love Shakra’s singing and wanted to play along - 🎶🪡
I love Shakra’s singing and wanted to play along - 🎶🪡
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I love Shakra’s singing and wanted to play along - 🎶🪡
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Seems like a good time to re-post this - happy Silksong day everyone!
"Greenpath" from Hollow Knight - Multi-Instrumental Cover
YouTube video by Kirk Hamilton
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August 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Seems like a good time to re-post this - happy Silksong day everyone!
The Dies irae is extremely strong in Silksong
September 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Dies irae is extremely strong in Silksong
Seems like a good time to re-post this - happy Silksong day everyone!
"Greenpath" from Hollow Knight - Multi-Instrumental Cover
YouTube video by Kirk Hamilton
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Seems like a good time to re-post this - happy Silksong day everyone!
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my dad was always saying this
August 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
my dad was always saying this
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I made a special episode of Strong Songs about my dad, and the band he played in back in the 60s. 🎶 🥁
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
S07 BONUS - A Song For My Father
THE APOCALYPSE WERE:Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead VocalsJohn Shorb - Alto SaxGene Meros - Tenor SaxGreg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday)Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featu...
strongsongspodcast.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I made a special episode of Strong Songs about my dad, and the band he played in back in the 60s. 🎶 🥁
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
I made a special episode of Strong Songs about my dad, and the band he played in back in the 60s. 🎶 🥁
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
S07 BONUS - A Song For My Father
THE APOCALYPSE WERE:Tony Capuano - Guitar, Lead VocalsJohn Shorb - Alto SaxGene Meros - Tenor SaxGreg Novik - Bass, Backing Vocals (guitar on Stormy Monday)Oggie Hamilton - Drums, Backing Vocals Featu...
strongsongspodcast.com
August 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I made a special episode of Strong Songs about my dad, and the band he played in back in the 60s. 🎶 🥁
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
I'm very proud of it. Making it showed me how music can bring the people we've lost back to life, however briefly. Thanks to everyone who's listened, and shared stories of their own parents. 💛
Hey, it's Bandcamp Friday and I actually have new stuff for sale! Two things: a collection of my podcast themes, and the music I wrote for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread.
Bandcamp waives their cut just for today, so go give it a listen 🎶
Bandcamp waives their cut just for today, so go give it a listen 🎶
Music For Podcasting, by Kirk Hamilton
7 track album
kirkhamilton.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey, it's Bandcamp Friday and I actually have new stuff for sale! Two things: a collection of my podcast themes, and the music I wrote for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread.
Bandcamp waives their cut just for today, so go give it a listen 🎶
Bandcamp waives their cut just for today, so go give it a listen 🎶
I love the expression Link makes whenever he learns a new Ocarina melody. He's like holy shit is there anything this instrument CAN'T do??
July 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I love the expression Link makes whenever he learns a new Ocarina melody. He's like holy shit is there anything this instrument CAN'T do??
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The season finale of Strong Songs is about "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. 🎶
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
S07E10 - "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers
For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand h...
strongsongspodcast.com
July 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The season finale of Strong Songs is about "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. 🎶
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
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Triple Click Live was SO FUN. I couldn't have asked for a better night, and am still emotionally recovering.
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
July 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Triple Click Live was SO FUN. I couldn't have asked for a better night, and am still emotionally recovering.
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
Triple Click Live was SO FUN. I couldn't have asked for a better night, and am still emotionally recovering.
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
July 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Triple Click Live was SO FUN. I couldn't have asked for a better night, and am still emotionally recovering.
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
Thanks to everyone who came out! Let's do it again sometime!! 🎶🎮🎤
The season finale of Strong Songs is about "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. 🎶
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
S07E10 - "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers
For the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand h...
strongsongspodcast.com
July 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The season finale of Strong Songs is about "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. 🎶
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
It's also about Withers' music more broadly, and why such a seemingly ordinary guy might write such extraordinary songs. I think it was a great note to go out on.
I hope you all dig it - thanks, as always, for listening!
