Music
The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.
3 days ago
Listen 2:15The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.
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Listen 2:02Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’
The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.
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Listen 1:16Philly punk band Open City returns for benefit show supporting immigrant advocacy group
After five years away, the punk supergroup returns to the stage Sunday for a show benefitting the human rights organization Juntos.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Memorial concert to be held in honor, celebration of the late Philadelphia radio host Pierre Robert
Pierre Robert, the midday host on Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR for more than 4 decades, passed away Oct. 29 at the age of 70.
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Center City’s former Macy’s building will be ‘Home for the Holidays’ one more time
Opera Philadelphia and WHYY will present a holiday concert in the Wanamaker Building Dec. 2, to be broadcast on TV12 on Dec. 23.
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Listen 1:25After 200 years, Philadelphia’s Jefferson University now has a song
Thomas Jefferson University asked one of its customer service employees to write an alma mater.
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Listen 1:20For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means
Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.
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The workshop was one of many such events happening Saturday in recognition of World Kindness Day.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:00The rhythm of recycling: How a Philly-based master musician crafts instruments from the trash
The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:29AC/DC, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age among rock acts coming to Philly area in summer 2026
Rock concerts in the Philadelphia region are shaping up for next summer as we near the end of 2025.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s Tempesta di Mare honors the musical genius of 18th-century orphans
“Hidden Virtuosas” premieres Baroque music by the most downtrodden women of Venice, not heard in three centuries.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:14Singing, dancing and growing: Music Together Princeton Lab School inspires kids to be creative
Parents at the Music Together Princeton Lab School in Hopewell, New Jersey, say the mixed-age class encourages cooperation and listening.
1 month ago
Listen 1:09Pierre Robert: 10 things you should know about Philly’s iconic DJ
The WMMR fixture died early Wednesday, at age 70. Did you know he was a vegetarian for decades and kept a “no-play” list?
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Philly DJ Pierre Robert, the ‘heart and soul of WMMR,’ has died
One of the most recognized voices in the region, Robert spent 44 years on the air in Philadelphia, all with WMMR.
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