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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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Regional Roundup – 12/07/20

This week; police reform program in Bucks County, how food banks are faring nine months into COVID shutdowns, and spiritual music from Philly's Jewish community.

Air Date: December 7, 2020

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 Joe Tarsia, now retired, is shown standing at the mixing board in Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios in 2003. Sigma Sound, the source of the echoing, orchestral 'Sound of Philadelphia' that topped the R&B charts in the 1970s, has closed. (AP file photo)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/23/20

This week; How Pa. is planning to spend the remaining COVID relief money, a new series examines Philly gun violence, and protecting Sigma Sound Studios.

Air Date: November 23, 2020 10:00 am

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Sigma Sound building, 212 N 12th St. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Sigma Studios, birthplace of the Philly Sound, wins spot on city’s historic register

The Philadelphia Historical Commission voted unanimously to add Sigma Studios to the local Register of Historic Places.

6 years ago

People salsa dancing outside
Arts & Entertainment

Dance On Philly hopes to revive the ballot-count street party

Dance On Philly, a dance party for music and dance education, hopes to reignite the city’s vote-count disco in the street last week.

6 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Boot & Saddle is closing, long live the Boot & Saddle sign

The indie music venue is closing so sister concert hall Union Transfer can live on, owners said.

6 years ago

Philadelphia jazz musician Micah Graves
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/09/20

This week: COVID update in Philadelphia, what the rollout of legal pot will look like in NJ, and jazz musician Micah Graves.

Air Date: November 9, 2020 10:00 am

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Dr. Peter Puthenveetil celebrates Biden's win in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

These Philly music playlists celebrate the Biden-Harris win

Featuring Meek Mill, Taylor Swift, Boyz II Men and so many others.

6 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

Linda Richardson, savior of North Philly’s Uptown Theater, dies at 73

The nonprofit founder’s family is committed to carrying on her legacy — starting with a GOTV event on Election Day.

6 years ago

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Community

‘Willingboro’s Got Talent’ – a WHYY virtual showcase

Celebrity musicians - and Willingboro natives - Adam Blackstone and Rashid Williams, along with WHYY’s Joy Soto, judged ‘Willingboro’s Got Talent.’

6 years ago

People salsa dancing outside
Politics & Policy

Performers flock to the polls to play for Philly voters

To calm or to excite, musicians and performers gravitate to the most charged venue right now: the voting booth.

6 years ago

Musicians standing outside a stone building holding their instruments and wearing masks
Arts & Entertainment

A Renaissance band leans on tech for a pandemic performance

For 35 years, Piffaro the Renaissance Band has faithfully played 17th century music. This year, it had to think outside the box.

6 years ago

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Common, the rapper also known as Lonnie Rashid Lynn, bumps fists with members of the Snack Time Band outside the Liacouras Center after an impromptu jam session. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

How Common made music for voting with a circus of clowns

While Cirque d’Vote was performing for the amusement of voters in North Philadelphia, the rapper dropped by. An impromptu jam ensued.

6 years ago

Cellist Ajibola Rivers performs with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra makes diversity and equity executive priorities

The orchestra has elevated its manager of inclusion, diversity and equity to a vice president position.

6 years ago

A small tan coquí frog sits on a tree branch in the dark
Arts & Entertainment

A Puerto Rican frog comes to North Philly: The coquí sing in El Centro del Oro

A sound installation along 5th Street evokes the nighttime chorus of coquí frogs.

6 years ago

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Booker Rowe is pictured with his wife, Dr. Patsy Baxter Rowe, who is also a musician and wrote about his career for the orchestra. (Courtesy of Booker Rowe)
The Why
Lifestyle

Philly Orchestra’s first Black player’s final curtain call

Booker Rowe, the first African American to play with the Philly Orchestra, on his historic career and why the traditionally white world of classical music still has work to do

Air Date: October 15, 2020

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