Give Them Their Flowers
The one thing I’ve learned about the DJ community in Philadelphia is that it’s very diverse and supportive of one another. The DJs in…
Give Them Their Flowers: D Is For Darius on reggae, dancehall, and Philly DJ culture
The one thing I’ve learned about the DJ community in Philadelphia is that it’s very diverse and supportive of one another. The DJs in…
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
Give Them Their Flowers: Mollie Rose on voices, violin concertos, and Philadelphia’s boundlessly creative scene
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Give Them Their Flowers: Beano French on Musiq Soulchild, 90s R&B, and the wide reach of Philly talent
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Hip hop might be the only music genre that has the ability to wake up the spirit of a hustler out of anyone. Rap…
Give Them Their Flowers: James Weldon on the impact of Common and Jay Z and the “bet on yourself” concept
Hip hop might be the only music genre that has the ability to wake up the spirit of a hustler out of anyone. Rap…
Before the pandemic, I helped run an open mic event called The Juice Jam every last Friday of the month. What I liked most…
Give Them Their Flowers: Yesseh Ali on inspirations from Kendrick Lamar to John Coltrane to family
Before the pandemic, I helped run an open mic event called The Juice Jam every last Friday of the month. What I liked most…
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
Give Them Their Flowers: Lenora Elaine on Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, and the creative legacy of Philly
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…