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Adam Granduciel playing guitar onstage
Arts & Entertainment

The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on new live album, tour and his ‘life-changing’ time in Philly

“My time that I lived in Philly was 100% the most inspiring time I could ever imagine,” Granduciel said.

11 months ago

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Frankie Beverly
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia legend, soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77, family announces

Beverly was known for his time with the funk band Maze.

11 months ago

Taylor Swift performs during ''The Eras Tour'' in Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 2023.
Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift, ‘Childless Cat Lady,’ endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Swift included a picture of herself holding her cat Benjamin Button, and she signed the message “Childless Cat Lady.”

11 months ago

Dito van Reigersberg on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Spies, breakups and thick glasses: Philly’s Pig Iron Theatre obsesses over Aimee Mann in ‘Poor Judge’

A cast of seven Aimee Mann clones populate Dito van Reigersberg’s return to Pig Iron Theatre.

11 months ago

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At Beyond the Bars, a community based and student-driven music program in Philadelphia, a student plays the keyboard. (Miguel Perez/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music

Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.

11 months ago

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File photo: In this Nov. 10, 2015 file photo, Bruce Springsteen performs at the 9th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Speaking from the depths, Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ continues to inspire

A new special about Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album “Nebraska” debuts Aug. 31 on WHYY. Host Matt Guilhem discusses the album’s legacy with music biographer Warren Zanes.

11 months ago

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Anthony Roth Costanzo stands on the stage at the Academy of Music
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long

All tickets, all season, will start at $11 and go up as much or as little as patrons wish.

11 months ago

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John Oates playing guitar on stage
Arts & Entertainment

John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024

John Oates is celebrating his new album “Reunion” with a heartfelt return to folk.

12 months ago

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Gangstagrass performs
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm

After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.

12 months ago

Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

3rd Philly Special Christmas album in the works, Lane Johnson says

The Eagles' offensive tackle said he, Jordan Mailata and Jason Kelce hope to have something soon for this year.

12 months ago

Charlie XCX's
Studio 2
Lifestyle

New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter

Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.

Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Elijah Booker on drums with Gerald Veasley
Arts & Entertainment

Philly jazz bassist holds workshop for student musicians at the Mann Center as part of summer program

Top musicians are teaching jazz music to middle and high school students in Philadelphia through the All City Orchestra Summer Academy.

12 months ago

There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Music never dies: Bruce Springsteen, Terell Stafford, and the industry’s future

We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.

Air Date: July 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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Logan Edra, of the United States breakdancing team, dances as she travels along with teammates on the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris

Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.

1 year ago

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Justice performing live
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Justice returns to Philly, bringing new music and a festival-sized light show to The Met

The French duo are looking forward to sharing their music and stage show Wednesday.

1 year ago

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