Music
The Black Keys, Shark Day, and SpongeBob in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
The weekend’s events in Philly, Del., and N.J. include Monster Trucks Live, Black Keys, and the East Passyunk Car Show and Street Fest.
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Bonus Interview: Michelle Zauner, “Crying in H Mart”
From the Radio Times archive, we revisit Marty Moss-Coane's interview with Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner on her musical talent and memoir, Crying in H Mart.
Air Date: July 23, 2022 6:00 am
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For Kurt Vile, ‘settling down’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘staying still’
Kurt Vile has always been a Philly guy — it's where he grew up; it's where he started his music career.
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‘A love letter to Philadelphia’: Brass band Snacktime releases its first album
WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari spoke to Snacktime founder Sam Gellerstein at the band’s album release party. Gellerstein calls “Sounds from the Street: Live” a love letter to Philly.
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Ledisi, Trevor Noah, One Republic, ‘Queen of Fishtown’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.
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From the end of the world to your town, Elton John resumes goodbye tour in Philly
On Friday, he resumed his global farewell tour in Philadelphia with a shout-out to the hometown crowd on “Philadelphia Freedom.”
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Philly based singer songwriter Suzanne Sheer has released her first, sexy, genre defying album
Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer about her first album, ‘The Blue Hour,’ social media, and advice for musicians.
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This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.
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Hispanic Fiesta celebrates 40 years in Philadelphia
The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.
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The weekend’s events include the return of Blobfest, Hispanic Fiesta, the Tinicum Arts Festival, Prince in the park, and Gladys Knight and The Chicks in concert.
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Photos: Philly celebrates Independence Day with music, dancing, food, and fun
The free Fourth of July festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway gave Philadelphians a chance to smile.
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‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism
An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.
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Wawa Welcome America to capture ‘expressions of freedom’ in storytelling event
The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.
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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more
The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.
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Meet the Old City saxophonist bringing music and ‘good vibrations’ to Market Street
David Puryear is the iconic saxophonist who plays on the corner of 4th and Market in Old City, Philadelphia. He brings music and joy to the community.
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