Music
Indefinitely postponed: Looks like the Roots Picnic won’t happen this summer
Event organizers will offer refunds to ticketholders by Aug. 9.
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Art helps democracy. Mayor Kenney’s plan to zero out Philly’s arts office hurts us all
Philly’s arts office responds to the cultural and ethnic diversity that makes up our vibrant neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia Orchestra to premiere new work written for the pandemic
“Seven O’Clock Shout,” written and performed in isolation, is a tribute to moments of humanity during strife.
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Listen 2:23Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday
Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Iconic Jersey Shore venue cancels outdoor summer concert series
A venerable Asbury Park club revered for helping to launch some of New Jersey's musical legends has canceled its outdoor concert series amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Dance party with a purpose: Philly DJs spin up a fundraiser for fellow creatives
Tune into IG Live on Saturday afternoon.
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Regional Roundup: Memorial Day edition
This week: the difficulty of transitioning from military service to civilian life, saving John Coltrane's house, and teaching kids how to solve conflicts without violence.
Air Date: May 25, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Little Richard, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard's, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning.
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Choral music about 1918 flu resonates today
The Crossing choir premiered the original work last year. “Protect yourself from infection” is now available to stream online.
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Listen 2:14Massive Philly music festival launches online this weekend
From John Oates to Christian McBride to The Districts to Schooly D, the 75+ acts will benefit the musician relief fund.
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Wildwood country music beach concert postponed until 2021
A beach concert festival featuring major country music performers in Wildwood has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Philly band brings international lineup to live music festival in Minecraft
The COVID-19 pandemic dashed the debut of a Philadelphia band. So this weekend, they created an international music festival inside the online video game.
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Why ticket holders are struggling to get refunds for concerts and live events
New rules Ticketmaster announced stipulate that a show has to be either officially canceled or have new dates announced in order for the purchaser to be eligible for refunds.
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Bootsie Barnes, legendary Philadelphia jazz saxophonist, dies at 82
An icon in the Philly jazz scene, he grew up in West Philly, making a name for himself in the 1950's playing alongside the likes of legendary musicians such as Lee Morgan.
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Philly folk giant, former radio DJ Gene Shay dies at 85 from the coronavirus
Co-founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Shay hosted a weekly show on several stations over a long career. WHYY-FM was his home for about 15 years.
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