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From WXPN Host To WXPN Ambassador: Kathy O’Connell Announces Retirement
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Unpacking Jill Scott’s Utterly Iconic Tiny Desk
When we told you a month or so back that Jill Scott is back, no one could have predicted the degree of back-ness that…
When we told you a month or so back that Jill Scott is back, no one could have predicted the degree of back-ness that…
Unpacking Jill Scott’s Utterly Iconic Tiny Desk
When we told you a month or so back that Jill Scott is back, no one could have predicted the degree of back-ness that…
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World Cafe Live founder Hal Real steps down as CEO
The venue was the brainchild of Real, who first developed the vision for World Cafe Live in 1997.
The venue was the brainchild of Real, who first developed the vision for World Cafe Live in 1997.
World Cafe Live founder Hal Real steps down as CEO
The venue was the brainchild of Real, who first developed the vision for World Cafe Live in 1997.
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The Weekly Rewind: TV On The Radio takes on NPR’s Tiny Desk, a star-studded Patti Smith celebration forms
What happened this week? Here’s a snapshot.
What happened this week? Here’s a snapshot.
The Weekly Rewind: TV On The Radio takes on NPR’s Tiny Desk, a star-studded Patti Smith celebration forms
What happened this week? Here’s a snapshot.
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Changes announced for WXPN’s Sleepy Hollow
Chuck Elliott hosted his last weekly Sleepy Hollow last weekend, but he’ll be back as an occasional guest. Keith Kelleher and Julian Booker are…
Chuck Elliott hosted his last weekly Sleepy Hollow last weekend, but he’ll be back as an occasional guest. Keith Kelleher and Julian Booker are…
Changes announced for WXPN’s Sleepy Hollow
Chuck Elliott hosted his last weekly Sleepy Hollow last weekend, but he’ll be back as an occasional guest. Keith Kelleher and Julian Booker are…
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The Weekly Rewind: Macca, Jack, and Annie jam; Coachella ’25 unveils its roster
Plus, Brittany Howard goes punk, Primus needs a drummer (is it you?), and more.
Plus, Brittany Howard goes punk, Primus needs a drummer (is it you?), and more.
The Weekly Rewind: Macca, Jack, and Annie jam; Coachella ’25 unveils its roster
Plus, Brittany Howard goes punk, Primus needs a drummer (is it you?), and more.
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Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World: Bruce Warren’s next chapter
The public radio veteran has announced his phased retirement from WXPN beginning in January.
The public radio veteran has announced his phased retirement from WXPN beginning in January.
Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World: Bruce Warren’s next chapter
The public radio veteran has announced his phased retirement from WXPN beginning in January.
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Black Music City is accepting grant applications for 2025
It’s the fifth year a group of Philly organizations have teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black…
It’s the fifth year a group of Philly organizations have teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black…
Black Music City is accepting grant applications for 2025
It’s the fifth year a group of Philly organizations have teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black…
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Oasis announces their first North American tour in 16 years
No Philly date, but the Brothers Gallagher make their stateside return with Oasis Live ’25.
No Philly date, but the Brothers Gallagher make their stateside return with Oasis Live ’25.
Oasis announces their first North American tour in 16 years
No Philly date, but the Brothers Gallagher make their stateside return with Oasis Live ’25.
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Honoring the life of Kris Kristofferson by revisiting his intimate World Cafe interview and performance
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…
Honoring the life of Kris Kristofferson by revisiting his intimate World Cafe interview and performance
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…