
Music
Questlove confronts the ‘burden of Black genius’ in a new Sly Stone documentary
The Grammy Award–winning bandleader for The Roots spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his film on the funk musician who led Sly & the Family Stone in the 1960s and '70s.
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Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools
Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.
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The meaning of the universe is debated in a premiere by The Crossing choir
Sebastian Currier’s “Mysterium” is based on the husband-and-wife team of scientist Robbert Dijkgraaf and novelist Pia de Jong.
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Here’s who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday
Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show with special guest SZA. Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem.
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Kevin Bacon and his brother teamed up with Rock to the Future to dedicate the room after their mother, Philly educator Ruth Bacon.
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Listen 0:58Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools
Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.
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Listen 1:15The ultimate Philly-inspired playlist to hype yourself up for an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch
Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Jill Scott and Will Smith are among the Philly legends setting the tone for your Eagles pregame.
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Across seven tracks, the keyboardist combines his love for jazz and hip-hop amid soundscapes from everyday life.
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Listen 1:28Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says
The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.
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From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
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Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
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Listen :59Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump’s inauguration events
Other inauguration ceremony performers will include two of the president-elect’s musical favorites, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
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Philadelphia author's Dylan book becomes Hollywood hit with Chalamet
Elijah Wald and Avi Wolfman-Arent discuss the pivotal moment in Bob Dylan's career explored in Wald's book "Dylan Goes Electric!," which inspired "A Complete Unknown."
Air Date: January 10, 2025 3:00 pm
Listen 17:00Ena Barton is an internationally acclaimed pianist who retired in New Jersey. She now teaches piano and plays the occasional concert in her 55-and-older community.
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Listen 1:14‘Music from the heart’: Bluegrass tradition blossoms at a family-owned music shop in Bucks County
In an on-demand economy, the kind of experience the shop offers is rare — and has cultivated a thriving bluegrass community throughout the region.
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