Music
This week; remembering legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank Patrick Harker, and South Jersey soul singer Mary Cross.
Air Date: February 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:42Fewer empty lots, police from community: Philly teens tell Mayor how to make a safer city
For some of Philly's Gen Z residents, 2020 was a political wake-up call. Now, they're bringing their ideas to city government.
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Siberia's landscape has long been defined by ice, wind, and darkness. But underneath the region's bleak history and barren geography lives a uniquely Siberian piano culture.
Air Date: January 21, 2021
Listen 48:59Lady Gaga, John Legend, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry and more to perform
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wed, Jan. 20. The day features a variety of performances from other artists.
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University of Delaware drumline gets unique honor at Biden inauguration
“This is off-the-charts.” University of Delaware drummers will be one of the few live performances in Biden’s stripped-down inaugural parade.
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Philly native Jazmine Sullivan to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
Sullivan rose to the top of the R&B charts in 2008 with her debut album. She’s earned 12 Grammy noms and written songs for Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Monica.
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This week we listen back to Mary's interview with poet Ariea D. Matthews, Anton Moore, executive producer of "The Wight of Death," and musician Micah Graves.
Air Date: January 18, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 50:00Opera Philadelphia uses ‘Soldier Songs’ to explore post-traumatic stress
The opera-turned-film is based on interviews with combatants in five different American wars.
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Lady Gaga, J-Lo to headline Biden inauguration
President-elect Biden may not have big crowds at his coronavirus-limited inauguration, but he won't be lacking for star power.
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This week; the fallout of the Capitol raid in the Pa. state house, liquified natural gas terminal proposed on the Delaware River, and trumbonist Papo Vazquez.
Air Date: January 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Highlights from The Philly Festive, a celebration of local music
For “The Philly Festive,” Amir Richardson curated performances from some of Philly’s most unique independent musicians.
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This week; a look at how Philadelphia civil courts are trying to get back on track, how social distancing affects the elderly, and the PhilOrch's new guest conductor.
Air Date: January 4, 2021
Listen 49:00Musicians of Piffaro bring back the masque…with masks
The renaissance band is staging a COVID-safe version of the elaborate 17th-century performance from a West Philly cathedral.
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New stimulus gives Philly’s struggling music scene its own shot in the arm
The stimulus earmarks $15 billion for independent venues. It’s a lifeline for roughly 225 businesses in Pa. — many of which have been in a coma since spring.
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A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10.
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