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The first music festival to drop DaBaby was a Philly concert at the Mann
Questlove also crossed off the rapper after his homophobic comments.
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BlackStar Film Fest, Jerry Week, Petapalooza, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 5 - Aug. 9: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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Listen 3:55Ravi told George, they told the world: The birth of the celebrity benefit concert
George Harrison was one of the biggest rock stars on the planet in 1971 but there was no bravado in his voice as he lent his celebrity to discuss a global crisis.
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Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpet breaks down the Olympic theme
Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpet David Bilger explains the “energy and brilliance” of the Olympic theme to Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 5:09Add a punk rock concert: Everything that’s happened at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Fame came quickly to the formerly quiet stretch of State Road.
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On this Roundup: "Suave" a new podcast details the story of a young man who received a life sentence at the age of 17. And, Rep. Dan Frankel talks about LBGT rights in PA.
Air Date: July 5, 2021 10:00 am
Young artists carry on the legacy of The Sound of Philadelphia
To commemorate Black Music Month, Real Black History pays homage to Gamble and Huff and looks at some local artists who are continuing their legacy.
Air Date: June 30, 2021
Listen 22:42Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
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Largest pipe organ in the world celebrates itself on its 110th birthday
The largest pipe organ in the world is 100% operational, with legions of fans.
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Summer soul: Black women vocalists perform in Delaware River waterfront series
Philadelphia vocalist Shekhinah B. started the series as a way to create opportunities for Black women in an industry that has long exploited them.
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The Dell Music Center announces Essence of Entertainment concert series lineup
After last year's concerts were cancelled, but this year the Dell Music Center will be welcoming fans and artists back into its amphitheatre.
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Justin Bieber and Lil Baby to headline Made in America
The two-day festival on the Parkway in Philadelphia has begun to announce the lineup for its 10th anniversary.
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Catch three of Philly’s rising music stars at one virtual show
Kevonna Rose, Fruut, and DJ Bounce Gawd bring tunes to The Billies awards gala celebrating awesome Philadelphians.
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The Crossing performs an elegy to Breonna Taylor and the pandemic
`We Got Time’ by Matana Roberts is an elegy to both Taylor and the year of the pandemic.
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Listen 1:52West Philly Porchfest returns with 100+ shows for the largest festival to date
The weekend event features hundreds of free performances held on neighborhood porches.
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