Join Michael Lester from Radio Northern Beaches as he chats with Andrew Ford, composer and longtime presenter of ABC’s music show, about his latest book, The Shortest History of Music (Black Inc, 2024). Discover the key themes and stories that span millennia, cultures, and genres—from traditional music and notation to instruments, technology, jazz, classical, and the rise of commercial music. Andrew explores how each era and innovation has transformed the way we listen and experience music, while remaining rooted in its timeless essence and purpose. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the continuity and evolution of music through the ages.