Episode 4: In the Heights

In episode 4, we take a look at the musical that was the basis for this past summer’s hit film, In the Heights. Join us as we discuss the legendary career of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the effect of hip-hop in musical theater, and the several varieties of Latin music.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Introduction

0:03:40 – Sam and Lyd discuss their experience with In the Heights

0:06:00 – Lin-Manuel Miranda and In the Heights’ trip to Broadway

0:14:21 – A brief synopsis of the show

0:15:29 – The musical styles of In the Heights

0:16:44 – Hip-hop

0:23:50 – Musical theater’s history with “rapping”

0:27:59 – Latin music

0:35:41 – Overview o ...