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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…
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…
Events
World Cafe Live’s House Concerts continue through February with Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium, Jacqueline Constance, Zeek Burse and more
World Cafe Live will continue its House Concert series through the winter, and just announced the lineup for the rest of February. This month…
World Cafe Live will continue its House Concert series through the winter, and just announced the lineup for the rest of February. This month…
World Cafe Live’s House Concerts continue through February with Arthur Thomas and the Funkitorium, Jacqueline Constance, Zeek Burse and more
World Cafe Live will continue its House Concert series through the winter, and just announced the lineup for the rest of February. This month…
Events
Riverby will play the first <em>Left of the Dial Live!</em> show this weekend
The folks behind the Left of the Dial music podcast are launching a new performance series that will stream bands live from their Philadelphia studio.…
The folks behind the Left of the Dial music podcast are launching a new performance series that will stream bands live from their Philadelphia studio.…
Riverby will play the first <em>Left of the Dial Live!</em> show this weekend
The folks behind the Left of the Dial music podcast are launching a new performance series that will stream bands live from their Philadelphia studio.…
Events
Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Black Pumas get to the essence of their songs in a mellow Free at Noon from Austin
“What kind of guitar is this, a vintage Gibson?” asked Black Pumas‘ Eric Burton in the middle of today’s Free at Noon. “Pretty dope.”…
Recordings
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…
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…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
Local
Black Inspirations: Devon Gilfillian on Marvin Gaye
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
Black Inspirations: Devon Gilfillian on Marvin Gaye
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
Events
Cigarettes for Breakfast will play a livestream gig to raise money for Ortlieb’s this month
Cigarettes for Breakfast is hosting a livestream fundraising event at Ortlieb’s on Saturday, February 20 to celebrate the anniversary of their self-titled debut EP which…
Cigarettes for Breakfast is hosting a livestream fundraising event at Ortlieb’s on Saturday, February 20 to celebrate the anniversary of their self-titled debut EP which…
Cigarettes for Breakfast will play a livestream gig to raise money for Ortlieb’s this month
Cigarettes for Breakfast is hosting a livestream fundraising event at Ortlieb’s on Saturday, February 20 to celebrate the anniversary of their self-titled debut EP which…
Events
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Bette Smith channeled old-school soul and gospel from a stage in Brooklyn
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Bette Smith channeled old-school soul and gospel from a stage in Brooklyn
Rock and soul singer Bette Smith joined us live from a purple-lit stage in her native Brooklyn, New York for this week’s virtual Free At…