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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Strawberry Mansion’s famous John Coltrane house named ‘at risk,’ boosting chance for survival

It’s already a National Historic Landmark, but is still in danger of decay.

6 years ago

We've got all the content you need for Black History Month. (Aurélia Durand)
NPR
Community

A code switch playlist for Black History Month

Black History Month is here, and it's the perfect time to listen to Code Switch! We've got episodes all about the hidden heroes and buried history of black America.

6 years ago

Nathan Morris, from left, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men‎, and Alicia Keys, second left, sing a tribute in honor of the late Kobe Bryant at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo)
Arts & Entertainment

Grammy Awards honor Kobe Bryant with touching performance featuring Philly’s own Boys II Men

The 2020 Grammy Awards kicked off in tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant, who died hours before the show, with a touching, emotional performance led by host Alicia Keys.

6 years ago

The Camden County-based Unity Choir has become a way to defy what many feel is mounting hatred towards the Black and Jewish communities. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Community

Interfaith choir keeps MLK’s voice alive as bias incidents rise in N.J.

The Camden County-based Unity Choir has become a way to defy what many feel is mounting hatred towards the Black and Jewish communities.

6 years ago

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Jimmy Heath.  (Lonnie Timmons III/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

Jazz saxophone legend Jimmy Heath has died

Jimmy Heath, a prolific saxophonist, composer and bandleader who played alongside some of the biggest names of jazz, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane, has died.

6 years ago

The exterior of PhilaMOCA
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PhilaMOCA set to reopen in its home, owned by celeb DJ Diplo and now legit

PhilaMOCA will celebrate its 10th anniversary by reopening its doors to the public after a long city-imposed hiatus.

6 years ago

(Photo: Rachel Hall)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Sacred harp singing

Hundreds of singers will be assembling in Philadelphia to participate at the Keystone Sacred Harp Convention in January. One of the conventions organizers, Thomas Ward, joins.

6 years ago

Listen 17:00
(Photo: Rachel Hall)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 01/13/19

This week: An update on the legal battle over safe injection sites in Philly, Delaware Senator Chris Coons, and the oldest form of American music, sacred harp singing.

Air Date: January 13, 2020

Listen 49:00
Butter and Salmon album cover; Butter and Salmon sidewalk artYOUTUBE / TWITTER
Community
Billy Penn

Chasing ‘Butter and Salmon’: Elusive street artists are like Philly’s own Banksy

The group (or person?) creates visual art, music and social commentary.

6 years ago

Music teacher Marc Dulberg watches as Amir Newsome plays the keyboard in class. (Abdul Sulayman/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Students hit all the right notes at Nebinger school

Singing songs, reading music notes, and playing an instrument are just some of the things that students at the George W. Nebinger School are doing in their music program.

6 years ago

Stevie Wonder performs at Dilworth Park in 2015FACEBOOK / CENTER CITY DISTRICT
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Apply now to showcase your art or music on Philly’s most central stage

The Center City District is taking applications for acts to perform in Dilworth Park.

6 years ago

The Kimmel Center's 19/20 Season Jazz Residents: (L-R) Ruth Naomi Floyd (vocalist composer), Jay Wahl (producing artistic director of the Kimmel Center), Immanuel Wilkins (saxophonist and composer), Richard Hill (bassist and composer) (Courtesy of Kimmel Center)
Arts & Entertainment

Kimmel Center introduces new jazz residents

Three musicians will spend six months at the Kimmel Center to make new work.

6 years ago

Bowie inspired art by school children is and will hang above a creative corner where visitors can create their own Bowie artworks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Loves Bowie opens with exhibition of fan and fine art

An international roster of 47 artists submitted work to the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia to honor the late David Bowie.

6 years ago

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MilkBoy co-owners, Jamie Lokoff (left) and Tommy Joyner (right), started their music empire in Ardmore 25 years ago. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

They recorded Miley, Kanye & Nicki Minaj: Philly’s hottest studio is expanding to Maryland

The MilkBoy partners, who also own restaurants and produce movies, are celebrating 25 years in business.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of David Gavigan/Everybody Hits)
Community
Billy Penn

Building sale wipes out unique North Philly venue known for batting practice and music shows

Regulars remember Everybody Hits as an “only in Philadelphia” kind of space.

6 years ago

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