
Music
Philly loves Bowie — the second time around
The second annual Philly Loves Bowie Week will feature a new book and documentary film.
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Listen 2:17‘It felt like Johnny Cash’ — Country musician completes tour of Pa. state prisons
Every winter, Harrisburg native and country music singer Ben Gallaher returns to Pennsylvania to play prisons. He visited six of them on this year’s tour.
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NewsWorks Tonight, December 26, 2017
One year after New Jersey eliminated cash bail, we look at how the new system is working. A son who grew up hunting with his father risk ...
Air Date: December 26, 2017
Listen 23:15To the Balkans and beyond, right in Center City
The West Philadelphia Orchestra transports a crowd to Serbia, Bulgaria, New Orleans — and just about anywhere else a brass band can take them.
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Listen 6:46Radio Times local music special
Guests: Hankus Netsky, King Britt, Tim Motzer, David Bromberg For your Christmas Day, we’re going to bring you ...
Air Date: December 25, 2017
An ode to Combat Jack and his preservation of hip hop culture
Hip hop runs through my veins, and I am a shameless podcast nerd, so my heart was broken when I heard about the recent passing of Reggie ...
7 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra removes Charles Dutoit’s title
The Philadelphia Orchestra has removed Charles Dutoit's title of conductor laureate following allegations of sexual misconduct.
7 years ago
Growing up outside of Philadelphia, this gospel-blues and southern soul songwriter and musician is said to be a classic artist for the mo ...
Air Date: December 21, 2017
More than just music, Choir School of Delaware hits all the right notes
For over 100 years the Choir School of Delaware has trained people of all ages to sing, but for the kids who attend, the lessons learned will shape their lives.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra says app is ready to earn its keep
After developing an in-concert cell phone app, the orchestra hopes to generate revenue through licensing.
7 years ago
Kimmel Center jazz residents focusing on social justice themes
The musicians – guitarist Colton Weatherson, pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly, and drummer Doug Hirlinger – have outlined composition projects with strong social justice themes.
7 years ago
Listen 2:41US wants ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli to forfeit $2M Wu-Tang album
The government wants to seize Martin Shkreli's one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album.
7 years ago
After hundreds of broken instruments unite in symphony, they’ll be repaired for Philly kids
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer writes orchestral work for 400 broken instruments in Philadelphia's school district. Its premiere concert will help bring about their repair.
7 years ago
Listen 4:58Philly artists have strong showing among Grammy nominees
Philadelphia talent is on display in the list of music award nominees.
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