Music

The National Youth Foundation’s Writer’s Workshop's latest biography is on the Godmother of hip-hop, Philadelphia’s own, Lady B.

Markell said he was inspired by the last words of activist Heather Heyer, who was murdered at the rally: “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.”

The ongoing protests against racial injustice are fueling Philly artists to make music for this moment.

In addition to hosting Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Sigma Studios is where Philadelphia International Records – the Gamble, Huff, and Bell label – got its start.

The coronavirus forces the orchestra to be nimble and think small.

Philadelphia musicians discovered a narrow rowhouse block offers excellent acoustics for an outdoor chamber orchestra. They plan to pop up again.

This week: an update on COVID rates in Philadelphia, Commissioner of the Department of Streets talks about the problems with trash pickup, and the new virtual Opera.

As one of the largest free music festivals in the country, Musikfest attempts to recreate the street fair feel at home.

His death was confirmed by The Roots' Questlove and Black Thought in a statement Wednesday, but no cause of death was provided.

Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.

Dozens of Philadelphia musicians gathered in Malcolm X Park to play in honor of Elijah McClain and Mouhamed Cisse.

Aamir Johnson Daye, aka D4M Skiano, was loved by fans, friends, teachers and family.

Today, we listen to Marty's interviews with Leslie Odom Jr. of the musical Hamilton, Imani Perry on "The Black National Anthem," and Sarah Vowell discusses Lafayette.

A beach concert festival featuring major acts on the beach in Asbury Park has been postponed until next year.

This week; the new marijuana decriminalization bills in NJ, how SEPTA is keeping things clean during a pandemic, and a brass ensemble energizing the protests in Philly.