Music
The workshop was one of many such events happening Saturday in recognition of World Kindness Day.
1 month 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
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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.
2 months 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?
2 months ago
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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Work and funding underway to repair and program John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion house
A new nonprofit created by descendants of the jazz legend will take over stewardship of the future Philadelphia cultural space.
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Listen 1:21Penn senior and family host 10th annual fundraiser for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Between classes at Penn and DJ gigs, Yuva Gambhir manages the rare degenerative disease with grit and determination.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Frehley's agent says he died peacefully Thursday surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall.
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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo's real name was Michael Eugene Archer. His family confirmed in a statement that he died after a prolonged battle with cancer.
2 months ago
Philly Music Fest 2025: New venue, back-to-back performances, same local spirit
The annual festival returns Oct. 13–19, bringing R&B, indie, funk-pop and more to some of the city’s most intimate venues.
3 months ago
Listen 1:23Despite setbacks, Opera Philadelphia to press on with Wanamaker building performances
Overdue inspections threw a wrench in Opera Philadelphia’s plans to activate the vacant Macy’s building.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18The Philadelphia Blues Society to host its first-ever annual blues festival this month
Six sets from local artists and internationally renowned musicians will feature acoustic and electric blues.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11WHYY wins Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for Arts and Interview programs
Programs featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and dancer Angel Corella earned top industry honors.
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