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What holiday music means to you

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

For many of us, music is an important part of the holiday season: the joy of singing with others, passing songs on to our children, the sentiment conveyed in our favorite carol. It’s also a very special Talk of Iowa tradition: pianist and composer Dan Knight joins the show once again to play the role of holiday juke box. Listeners share a story about their favorite holiday songs and Knight plays them.

Guest:

  • Dan Knight, Steinway Artist, jazz pianist and composer
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.