Music
Experiencing Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA with your kids
Now through August 19th, Philadelphia families have the wonderful opportunity of catching Cirque du Soleil’s energetic, imag ...
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Teen rocker Snail Mail takes the stage at Union Transfer — July 14, 2018
Lindsay Jordan is a songwriter who is wise beyond her years.
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The R & B legend is scheduled to perform the album in its entirety and will be accompanied by some big-name guests.
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Elvis, Beatles memorabilia items on display at Atlantic City Hard Rock
Guitars in all shapes, sizes and colors, including ones played by Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Slash, are there, too.
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Thousands celebrate America’s 242nd birthday on the Parkway
The day was capped off with a concert headlined by the Cuban American rapper Pitbull, who performed a 75-minute show.
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How ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ became an anthem for every cause
This week, NPR inaugurates a new series called American Anthem, exploring songs that tap into the collective emotions of listeners and performers around an issue or belief.
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Hip-hop’s Chill Moody folds ‘everything’ into message and music
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with hip-hop artist Chill Moody about his performance at the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Listen 5:49First Time’s the Charm: Diversifying the DIY music scene — July 6-7, 2018
This two-day festival showcases first-time musicians, as well as those who have long been left out of the spotlight.
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This week in concerts: Marisa Anderson, Paula Johns — July 5 and 7, 2018
Two solo artists with very different musical styles are our picks for concerts this week.
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Irving Berlin: Immigrant, patriot, songsmith
Guests: Gary A. Rosen, Drew Nugent The life story of composer Irving Berlin is a quintessential 20th ...
Air Date: July 3, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Making a joyful noise in praise of freedom on Independence Hall Sunday
For Fourth of July, Wawa hosts a series of free events all over the city. There’s always music, but this is the first year a gospel choir will perform at Independence Hall.
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Listen 1:54Joe Jackson, strict manager and father to pop royalty, dead at 89
No cause of death was given, though he had reportedly been diagnosed with cancer.
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Brooklyn Bhangra band Red Baraat, which formed in 2008, can mesmerize an audience with a funk groove, turn a switch, and drive the same c ...
Air Date: June 21, 2018
Double-decker buses aren’t just for tourists — they’re for concerts, too
By night, one of Philly's tourist magnets becomes a traveling venue for an array of indie musicians.
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Leonard Bernstein: father and composer
Guests: Jamie Bernstein, Jonathan Coopersmith Leonard Bernstein would have turned 100 this year. The revered cond ...
Air Date: June 20, 2018 10:00 am
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