Music
NewsWorks Tonight, September 14, 2018
One of Camden’s newest employers finds itself in hot water. Philadelphia’s Historical Commission hears hours of testimony on ...
Air Date: September 14, 2018
Listen 22:57Bradley Cooper on the personal story behind ‘A Star Is Born’
Bradley Cooper has had a story to tell for a long time — about fame, addiction, his relationship with his dad.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, September 13, 2018
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and the council come to compromise on a 15-month-long battle over funding affordable housing. A local hospi ...
Air Date: September 13, 2018
Listen 19:52Pulling the plug on Electric Factory: Rock club sold, name retired
The legendary Electric Factory, which helped launch rock music in Philadelphia, has been sold. It will still operate as a music venue, but under a different name.
7 years ago
Philly Orchestra’s new CEO ready to lead in the concert hall — and the community
The Philadelphia Orchestra begins its new season with a new CEO.
7 years ago
Curtain to rise again at Philly’s historic Met in December
Facility will host a variety of shows, entertainment and weekly church services.
7 years ago
Playing a different tune, repaired instruments return to Philly classrooms
Damaged instruments from the 'Symphony for a Broken Orchestra' are coming back into the Philadelphia School District, ready to play.
7 years ago
Calls for respect for black America at Franklin funeral
Amid the gospel, personal reflections and grief were calls to register and turnout to vote.
7 years ago
PHOTOS: Aretha Franklin’s soul celebrated at funeral
Here is a visual recollection of the funeral of one of America's most celebrated artists.
7 years ago
To mark an American queen’s funeral, Buckingham palace plays ‘Respect’
Spectators gathered to watch the Coldstream Guards regiment perform the changing of the guard ceremony Friday.
7 years ago
Watch the livestream — and fully appreciate — Aretha Franklin’s funeral
Watch or listen to the funeral live, Friday morning at 10 a.m.
7 years ago
Kids go ham for ‘Hamilton’ at Music Theatre Philly camp
A 'Hamilton' musical theater summer camp puts kids in the room where it happens.
7 years ago
Dixie Hummingbirds celebrate 90th anniversary with yearlong flight
In 2000, the Philadelphia-based gospel group was deemed a "national treasure" by the National Endowment for the Arts.
8 years ago
Listen 1:48Thanks to cultural appropriation, Aretha Franklin transcended categories dividing us
Her entire career was a testimony to the wondrous mixtape of America itself. She stands as a rebuke to cultural police who try to prevent that type of border-crossing.
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