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The Culture Corner: R&B music in the ’80s
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How ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic turned the parody song into an art form
With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, “Weird Al” went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.
With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, “Weird Al” went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.
How ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic turned the parody song into an art form
With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, “Weird Al” went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.
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Natalia Lafourcade sought the comfort of her ‘inner garden’ on her latest album
Lafourcade discusses De todas las flores, her first album of entirely new material in seven years.
Lafourcade discusses De todas las flores, her first album of entirely new material in seven years.
Natalia Lafourcade sought the comfort of her ‘inner garden’ on her latest album
Lafourcade discusses De todas las flores, her first album of entirely new material in seven years.
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Silversun Pickups let go of expectations on ‘Physical Thrills’
Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger talk about the indie rock band’s sixth studio album, Physical Thrills.
Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger talk about the indie rock band’s sixth studio album, Physical Thrills.
Silversun Pickups let go of expectations on ‘Physical Thrills’
Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger talk about the indie rock band’s sixth studio album, Physical Thrills.
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The Culture Corner: R&B music in the ’70s
R&B music would not exist without America’s Black communities. It’s an enormously popular genre invented, nurtured and innovated by Black artists.
R&B music would not exist without America’s Black communities. It’s an enormously popular genre invented, nurtured and innovated by Black artists.
The Culture Corner: R&B music in the ’70s
R&B music would not exist without America’s Black communities. It’s an enormously popular genre invented, nurtured and innovated by Black artists.
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Step inside the ‘birthplace of gospel music’
Location has a big impact on how we experience music. The way a song travels throughout a space can take that music to a…
Location has a big impact on how we experience music. The way a song travels throughout a space can take that music to a…
Step inside the ‘birthplace of gospel music’
Location has a big impact on how we experience music. The way a song travels throughout a space can take that music to a…
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Buddy Guy is a pioneer of the blues
The legend performs songs from his new album, Rhythm & Blues, and celebrates his 77th birthday.
The legend performs songs from his new album, Rhythm & Blues, and celebrates his 77th birthday.
Buddy Guy is a pioneer of the blues
The legend performs songs from his new album, Rhythm & Blues, and celebrates his 77th birthday.
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Chicago’s jazz scene was the perfect place for Makaya McCraven to break the rules
In this session, you’ll hear from innovative jazz drummer, composer and producer Makaya McCraven. Critics have called his latest record, In These Times, some…
In this session, you’ll hear from innovative jazz drummer, composer and producer Makaya McCraven. Critics have called his latest record, In These Times, some…
Chicago’s jazz scene was the perfect place for Makaya McCraven to break the rules
In this session, you’ll hear from innovative jazz drummer, composer and producer Makaya McCraven. Critics have called his latest record, In These Times, some…
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Here are 5 Chicago soul records you should know
Ayana Contreras, host of WBEZ’s Reclaimed Soul, talks about what makes Chicago soul special.
Ayana Contreras, host of WBEZ’s Reclaimed Soul, talks about what makes Chicago soul special.
Here are 5 Chicago soul records you should know
Ayana Contreras, host of WBEZ’s Reclaimed Soul, talks about what makes Chicago soul special.
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This Chicago store is a must if you’re on the hunt for rare, vintage guitars
The city’s Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of musical instruments.
The city’s Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of musical instruments.
This Chicago store is a must if you’re on the hunt for rare, vintage guitars
The city’s Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of musical instruments.