Quincy Jones, Janey Godley, Lyudmila Trut, Dr Paul Stephenson
Nov 8, 2024
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Jules Buckley, a conductor and composer, shares insights from his collaboration with Quincy Jones at a BBC Proms concert, emphasizing the beauty of musical arrangements. Lee Dugatkin discusses Lyudmila Trut's groundbreaking fox domestication experiment, revealing astonishing evolutionary changes and ethical dilemmas. Janey Godley reflects on using her challenging Glasgow upbringing as comedy fuel, transforming adversity into laughter. Together, these fascinating stories celebrate creativity, resilience, and the power of connection.
Quincy Jones's ability to empower artists in collaboration fostered creativity and innovation, significantly influencing the music industry over decades.
Janey Godley's resilience in transforming her challenging experiences into comedy highlights the therapeutic power of humor and connection.
Deep dives
The Legacy of Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones is recognized as one of the most influential music producers, having shaped genres like rock, pop, and jazz over a career spanning more than six decades. He collaborated with iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, amassing an impressive 28 Grammy Awards and selling hundreds of millions of albums. A significant moment in his recognition came in 2016 when the BBC Proms dedicated an entire evening to his music, highlighting the challenges and thoughtfulness behind the selection of his works. The discussion emphasized how Jones's extensive background in music, coupled with his ability to trust and empower the artists he worked with, created an environment where musicians could truly flourish and produce magic together.
Janie Godley's Unfiltered Life
Janie Godley, the Scottish comedian, utilized her challenging upbringing in Glasgow as a foundation for her humor, addressing difficult topics with honesty and courage. She candidly shared her experiences of growing up in poverty, dealing with family issues, and her eventual rise in the comedy world, highlighting her resilience through adversity. Godley's ability to turn dark subjects into comedy not only resonated with audiences but also provided comfort during tough times, especially during the pandemic when her humorous voiceovers of public health briefings garnered significant attention. However, she faced backlash due to past offensive tweets, which led to her professional cancellation, yet she continued to humorously document her battle with terminal cancer, further cementing her connection with fans.
Ludmilla Trutt and the Domestication of Foxes
Ludmilla Trutt's groundbreaking research involving the domestication of silver foxes over 66 years has provided invaluable insights into the process of evolution and domestication. She began her work by selecting the tamest foxes from a population, leading to significant changes in behavior and physical traits within just a few generations, showcasing the rapid impact of selective breeding. Despite facing financial challenges, particularly after the fall of the Soviet Union, Trutt remained committed to her research, advocating for its importance in understanding both animal and human domestication. The ongoing study continues to explore the genetic underpinnings of domestication, marking it as a crucial experiment in evolutionary biology.
Quincy Jones, the music producer, composer and arranger who worked with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson.
Janey Godley, the comedian who used her challenging childhood and youth in Glasgow as material for her shows.
Lyudmila Trut, the Russian geneticist who dedicated her life to a revolutionary – and evolutionary - experiment investigating the domestication of silver foxes
Dr Paul Stephenson, who led the Bristol bus boycott to end race discrimination in employment.
Producer: Ed Prendeville
Archive used:
Jeremy Vine : Live from Glasgow, Radio 2, 17.11.14; Janey, BBC Scotland, 14.05.24; JANEY GODLEY INTERVIEW, BBC 1 Scotland, 17.01.24; Janey Godley “The C bomb Shall We Start At The Beginning” BBC Radio Four, 01.06.23; Janey Godley Stand Up Specials, BBC Radio Four, 01.02.2023; BBC Points West, 18.07.14; BBC World Service, The Bus Boycott, 28.08.23; Windrush, BBC4, 24.06.08; Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog, BBC 2, 06.10.2010
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