Music
Made in America will be back on the Parkway this Labor Day weekend
This will be the 10th anniversary of the concert of top-tier hip-hop, rock, and electronic musicians presented by rapper Jay-Z.
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Philly Kappas and Deltas are having a battle of the DJs for a good cause
Two of the largest sororities and fraternities are collaborating to uplift spirits and raise awareness for Sickle Cell Anemia.
5 years ago
Philly’s Dell Music Center reopens for the summer season
The open-air amphitheater, managed by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, will operate on a modified schedule due to COVID-19.
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Upper Darby’s own Todd Rundgren will be inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame considers artists who have been making records for at least 25 years. Rundgren has had a career more than twice that long.
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Univ. of Delaware’s Project MUSIC helps young students connect to song, and each other
The University of Delaware’s Project MUSIC helps elementary and middle school students connect to music and dance through online workshops.
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Listen 2:46Vax Live concert raises $302 million in push for vaccine equity
The charity event has so far raised $302 million and secured over 26 million COVID-19 vaccines. The money will go toward vaccine delivery, testing and PPE.
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Philadelphia Orchestra to welcome audiences back to the Kimmel next season
For its 2021-2022 season, the Orchestra will keep performing digital concerts while also welcoming audiences back to the Kimmel Center.
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Raina Douris of World Cafe and music writer John Morrison join guest host Kevin McCorry to give us some recommendations for new music to check out.
Air Date: April 22, 2021
Listen 49:28From bachata to barber shop: La historia de un emprendedor en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
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Listen 4:47‘La Salsa’ de los emprendedores dominicanos en Filadelfia
Raymon Rincón es dueño de dos barbería en North Fifth Street en Filadelfia. Es parte de una comunidad de empresarios de la República Dominicana.
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Listen 4:47How a bachata musician created the United Nations of barber shops in North Philly
Raymon Rincón owns two barber shops on North Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He is part of a strong community of business owners from the Dominican Republic.
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Listen 4:47After 159 years, the UPenn Glee Club goes co-ed
The all-male singing group is considered an unofficial ambassador of the Ivy League school, even as it excluded women’s voices.
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Listen 2:10This week; the sudden resignation of Camden's mayor, who's on Pennsylvania's judicial election ballot, and Beethoven in Beijing.
Air Date: April 12, 2021
Listen 49:30Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50
The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.
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Legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson joins Marty to talk about his memoir "Beeswing" which chronicles his early years with Fairport Convention.
Air Date: April 9, 2021 10:00 am
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