Music
Upstart Pops orchestra to play in former home of Philly POPS
The No Name Pops, formed by former musicians of the Philly POPS, will play on the same stage the POPS was evicted from.
3 years ago
July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.
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‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat
The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.
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Fourth of July, Ziggy Marley, and Queer Jewish Music Night in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 29 - July 2: Fourth of July celebrations, Frankie Valli in N.J., and Ziggy Marley in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music
In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.
3 years ago
Game Show History, An Embattled Philly Church, New Music Roundup
The history of broadcast game shows...do they have a future? Plus, a local church congregation and pastor in court, and music recommendations for your summer playlist.
Air Date: June 28, 2023 12:00 pm
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Peter Brötzmann, the heart — and lungs — of European free jazz, dead at 82
The German saxophonist whose brash, tempestuous outpourings set an imposing standard for free improvisation, and helped define the terms for a postwar European avant-garde.
3 years ago
Legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown honored at 36th annual Wilmington music festival
The downtown Wilmington festival features multi-day performances of a variety of jazz styles including straight, fusion, R&B-influenced, and Latin jazz.
3 years ago
Queen Latifah and Billy Crystal are among the 2023 Kennedy Center honorees
Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick will be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements as the 46th class of Kennedy Center honoree
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June 22 -26: Hispanic Fiesta in Pa., Battleship Beer Fest in N.J., and the Manayunk Arts Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Going up the country: Crossing Choir sings the economics of food
The world premiere of Ted Hearne’s “FARMING” mashes up William Penn and Jeff Bezos to trace the history of American food production.
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June 15 -19: Juneteenth celebrations, “I Hate Hamlet” in N.J., and Keb’ ‘Mo in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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SZA, Lizzo headlining 2023 Made in America festival in Philly
The two-day festival will take place on the Ben Franklin Parkway on Sept. 2 and 3.
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Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ singer, dies at 83
One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.
3 years ago