Music
Benny Golson, trailblazing Philly jazz saxophonist and composer, dies at 95
Golson’s contributions include the jazz standard, “I Remember Clifford,” and compositions recorded by Art Blakey and Miles Davis.
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CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But they can also help examine other kinds of objects and materials.
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Listen 5:03Thousands of music lovers gathered for the three-day festival on the Camden Waterfront to watch rising and established acts from around the country.
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Listen 1:17A ‘dream come true’: Mt. Joy teams up with Philly nonprofit for food drive at the Mann Center
Fans who donate a nonperishable item at Friday’s show will be entered to win a chance to watch the show side stage.
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Listen 1:20Wilmington’s first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity
This first-of-its-kind festival will showcase diverse dance styles and highlight the city's rich artistic talent while emphasizing homegrown creativity.
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Listen 1:23Fresh Air’s Terry Gross to open Philadelphia Orchestra’s new season
The host of WHYY’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley” has a long and friendly relationship with Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
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Listen 1:21Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris drives voters to visit vote.gov
Taylor Swift posted on Instagram after the presidential debate, saying she was voting for Kamala Harris. Her link to vote.gov gave a big boost to the site's engagement.
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The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on new live album, tour and his ‘life-changing’ time in Philly
“My time that I lived in Philly was 100% the most inspiring time I could ever imagine,” Granduciel said.
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Listen 1:17Jon Bon Jovi helps talk a woman off the ledge of a bridge while filming a music video
Bon Jovi spotted a woman on the ledge of the pedestrian bridge where his crew was filming in Nashville late Tuesday.
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Philadelphia legend, soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77, family announces
Beverly was known for his time with the funk band Maze.
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Taylor Swift, ‘Childless Cat Lady,’ endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Swift included a picture of herself holding her cat Benjamin Button, and she signed the message “Childless Cat Lady.”
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A cast of seven Aimee Mann clones populate Dito van Reigersberg’s return to Pig Iron Theatre.
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Listen 2:33Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music
Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.
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Listen 5:49Speaking from the depths, Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ continues to inspire
A new special about Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album “Nebraska” debuts Aug. 31 on WHYY. Host Matt Guilhem discusses the album’s legacy with music biographer Warren Zanes.
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Listen 8:19Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long
All tickets, all season, will start at $11 and go up as much or as little as patrons wish.
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