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Remembering James Mtume: Performer, composer, and holistic champion of Black music

I’ve never met the late James Mtume and I recently missed an opportunity to interview him about his life and work. About seven months…

By John Morrison

Artists

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shilpa Ray (2021)

Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist who’s been a longtime friend and favorite of…

By Eric Schuman

Artists

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Squid

  Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose new album is one of 2021’s…

By Eric Schuman

Artists

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Renée Reed

Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist whose debut album is one of 2021’s best. Hailing from Lafayette,…

By Eric Schuman

Artists

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shannon & the Clams

Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose just-before Halloween visit to our studio was extremely on-the-nose. Oakland’s…

By Eric Schuman

Artists

Lost and Found: A conversation with Reef the Lost Cauze

About 10 years ago, Sharif Lacey — better known as Reef the Lost Cauze — was ready to hang it up. After fits and…

By Josh Leidy

Artists

Checking in with Philly prodigal son Nick Cianci

It’s not unusual to feel the most at home in the city that you grew up with instead of the one you currently live…

By Emily Herbein

Events

R&B singers Saleka and Jacqueline Constance create a night of jazzy rhythms and soulful blues at World Cafe Live

The last show I saw at World Cafe Live was to see singer Raveena in 2019, right before Covid-19 hit and changed what we…

By Abdur Rahman

Artists

A conversation with Dan Campbell, storyteller, about his new album ‘Other People’s Lives’

Storytelling has always been a huge part of every project that Dan Campbell has worked on, from The Wonder Years to Aaron West and…

By Meghin Moore