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Innovation and Influence: Philadelphia’s Black Music History, from the 1930s to the 2020s
Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms
Watch a chat with Edwidge Danticat on Haitian art and memory via Woy Magazine
WXPN Local
Philly librarians bring music to the masses
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
Philly librarians bring music to the masses
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
Recordings
The Groove Merchants share “You Are My Religion” video ahead of Sellersville show
Philly roots rockers The Groove Merchants retreated to a barn in Quakertown during the pandemic to record a live EP, and the third video…
Philly roots rockers The Groove Merchants retreated to a barn in Quakertown during the pandemic to record a live EP, and the third video…
The Groove Merchants share “You Are My Religion” video ahead of Sellersville show
Philly roots rockers The Groove Merchants retreated to a barn in Quakertown during the pandemic to record a live EP, and the third video…
Free At Noon
Real Estate’s Martin Courtney set to grace the Virtual Free At Noon Stage
Last we spoke to New Jersey native Martin Courtney, singer-songwriter and guitarist of the indie rock band Real Estate, he was at his home in…
Last we spoke to New Jersey native Martin Courtney, singer-songwriter and guitarist of the indie rock band Real Estate, he was at his home in…
Real Estate’s Martin Courtney set to grace the Virtual Free At Noon Stage
Last we spoke to New Jersey native Martin Courtney, singer-songwriter and guitarist of the indie rock band Real Estate, he was at his home in…
News
Dan Reed will be on the air for 14 hours this Memorial Day, bringing you a HIGHS IN THE 70s ultra-marathon
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off of summer and WXPN is celebrating with a very special Highs in the 70s ultra-marathon! Tune in this…
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off of summer and WXPN is celebrating with a very special Highs in the 70s ultra-marathon! Tune in this…
Dan Reed will be on the air for 14 hours this Memorial Day, bringing you a HIGHS IN THE 70s ultra-marathon
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off of summer and WXPN is celebrating with a very special Highs in the 70s ultra-marathon! Tune in this…
Recordings
Another Hospital explore the mundane loop of everyday life in <em>Proof of Context</em>
By about 30 seconds into Proof of Context it becomes clear that Another Hospital has something really incredible going on with their newest EP.…
By about 30 seconds into Proof of Context it becomes clear that Another Hospital has something really incredible going on with their newest EP.…
Another Hospital explore the mundane loop of everyday life in <em>Proof of Context</em>
By about 30 seconds into Proof of Context it becomes clear that Another Hospital has something really incredible going on with their newest EP.…
Recordings
PRESS PLAY: 7 New Albums out May 28th
Lots of familiar faces and voices in this week’s batch of newly released albums. There aren’t too many friendships that result in an album…
Lots of familiar faces and voices in this week’s batch of newly released albums. There aren’t too many friendships that result in an album…
PRESS PLAY: 7 New Albums out May 28th
Lots of familiar faces and voices in this week’s batch of newly released albums. There aren’t too many friendships that result in an album…
Events
NON-COMM Recap: Amythyst Kiah closes with a captivating acoustic set
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…
NON-COMM Recap: Amythyst Kiah closes with a captivating acoustic set
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…