Music
A Philly rising star shines on ‘Amateur Night at the Apollo,’ and moves on to the semifinals
Nathanael Barlow, 16, soulfully sings his way into the legendary Apollo Theater, guided by an uplifting community.
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Listen 1:34Mendelssohn Chorus opens 150th season with a prayer for peace
For its 150th season, the classical choral ensemble will perform a program of anti-war, anti-violence music.
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Listen 1:20New Jersey native, DJ confirmed dead in Israel amid growing war
His parents call him a gentle giant and say they can't understand why anyone would want to hurt him.
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Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:58Delaware celebrates its influence on hip-hop with 50th anniversary summit
More than a thousand people gathered at the Delaware Art Museum for a hip-hop summit celebrating the genre’s history.
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Listen 1:04Philadelphia DJ John Hershock dies from injuries following shooting
Police said they hope to make an arrest in the case very soon.
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‘Dancing On My Own’ singer Calum Scott says he’ll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series
His calendar is open and he's rooting for the Phillies to go all the way.
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Stars cleaning stars on Philly’s Walk of Fame
City life can tarnish even the brightest star. Some of Philly’s music celebrities came to South Broad Street to keep their legacies bright.
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Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.
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Listen 1:32Uosikkinen’s life in music spans more than four decades. He joined WHYY’s “Morning Edition” to chat with host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 6:45Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:54Conyers is now one of the few Black principal musicians in an American orchestra.
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Listen 1:07The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem
When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.
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Is the pop star, a noted Eagles fan, stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.
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