Music
Bobby Rydell, singer and Philly native known for ‘Wildwood Days’ dies at 79
The 1950s teen idol was known for his hits 'Wildwood Days,' 'Volare,' 'Swinging School,' among many others.
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Jazz, R&B, classical: Philly talent cleaned up at the Grammys
Philadelphia artists took center stage at the Grammy Awards this weekend as some of the city's talent walked away with top honors.
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10 takeaways from a night of strong performances and curveballs at the Grammys
Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Grammys — the lessons, storylines, triumphs and irritations that defined the very long night.
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Camden’s IDEA Center celebrates National Poetry Month by honoring late poets
Jazz on Market in Camden celebrates the late Sandra Turner-Barnes and Lamont Dixon and their artistic contributions. It’s the first event at their new Market Street home.
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Jon Batiste wins 4 Grammy Awards in early ceremony
Philly's own Questlove won his sixth Grammy for best music film through “Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.”)
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John Legend honored at Grammys’ Black Music Collective event
Legend explained how Black music has set trends for worldwide listeners during the academy’s Black Music Collective event, held Saturday night in Las Vegas.
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Philly Theater Week, Prince Tribute in Delaware among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 5:14George Floyd remembered in new choral work
In "A Knee on the Neck," composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin pay tribute to Floyd's memory and offer hope for the future.
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The Merriam Theater is now called the Miller Theater
The newly renamed Miller Theater honors Alan B. Miller and his financial support of upgrades and renovations to the 104-year-old theater.
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March Madness, Fur Ball, and Shawn Colvin, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Wynton Marsalis, Shawn Colvin, Festival of Praise, and March Madness are among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 5:22$1 million in federal funding flows to the Mann Center
The Mann Center’s infrastructure improvement will be supported by the $1.5 trillion dollar spending bill recently signed by President Biden.
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Bad Bunny in Philly: Fans perrean to ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’
A concert full of Latino music and love.
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After two years away, Opera Philadelphia resumes Festival O this fall
Opera Philadelphia had pivoted to filmmaking during the pandemic. It announced a return to live in-person performances with Festival O in September.
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New video game from Philly creators has players battling the evil forces of the music industry
Two gamers influenced by music will show off ‘X2: The Next Power’ at the METAVERSE concert and gaming event at the Fillmore in April.
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Weekend highlights in and around Philadelphia include Keith Haring, Lloyd Price, the Auto Show and a new museum in Old City.
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