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Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM is Chicago’s only NPR Music affiliate and only Urban Alternative station — the first of its kind in the country. We strive to highlight and uplift artists and changemakers breaking through the noise, both in and out of Chicago. Our goal is to make listeners say and feel: THIS is what Chicago sounds like. Dig deeper into our stories and conversations at Vocalo.org. Vocalo is a subsidiary of Chicago Public Media, and is the sister station to WBEZ Chicago.
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Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM is Chicago’s only NPR Music affiliate and only Urban Alternative station — the first of its kind in the country. We strive to highlight and uplift artists and changemakers breaking through the noise, both in and out of Chicago. Our goal is to make listeners say and feel: THIS is what Chicago sounds like. Dig deeper into our stories and conversations at Vocalo.org. Vocalo is a subsidiary of Chicago Public Media, and is the sister station to WBEZ Chicago.
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DRAMA: Live at the Salt Shed!
Chicago-rooted singer Sophia Galaté embarks on her debut headlining tour
Julian Davis Reid on "Vocation" and finding softness through the piano
Sleeping at Last on holiday orchestral arrangements & “Turning Page”
Frsh Waters and MFnMelo of Pivot Gang talk John Walt Day and giving back to
Chicago
Midnight Til Morning talk international tours and “Building the Band”
Chicago duo JEFF K%NZ and Theisy throw some paint on "PIGMENTS"
Sophia Galaté claims the spotlight with "For My Own Entertainment"
The Joffrey Ballet brings funk band The Main Squeeze onstage for “Wabash &
You”
Chicago’s Wyatt Waddell has seen the light
Patchwork Inc. shares the spirit of session songwriting with Chicago on new EP
Nico Segal & The Social Experiment celebrate the 10th anniversary of
groundbreaking “Surf”
Madison McFerrin takes her album to Chicago this Scorpio season
The Reel Critic: Family, football and faith in “HIM”
Rich Robbins' "IN GOOD TASTE" was made in good company
DJ Hiroko Yamamura talks ARC Music Fest and the joy of B2B sets
The Reel Critic breaks down Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" into "8 C's"
Chicago's Mike DFG reveals his alter ego
The Fly Honey Show — a combo of dance, burlesque and great party — declares a
grand finale
The Reel Critic shares thoughts on ‘John Wick: Ballerina’
Yukimi embraces the healing nature of sadness on her debut solo album 'For You'
'Sinners' is a cautionary tale through music history
Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’
Formerly-DIY venue Bookclub takes over Elbo Room
'Daughters' is a powerful documentary touching on love, loss and redemption
How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
An Oscars breakdown with The Reel Critic
Melanin, Roots, and Culture returns to celebrate Black History Month at the Music
Box Theatre
'Captain America: Brave New World' is about "redemption, revenge and renewal"
Black Alphabet celebrates Black and queer stories with a mini film fest at Center
on Halsted
“Texas Hold ‘Em” producer Killah B says his versatility came from Chicago roots
Ke Huy Quan stars in Valentine’s-themed action film ‘Love Hurts’
Ian Fitchuk is the Chicago-rooted Grammy nominee for Producer of the Year
‘One of Them Days’ has “heart, humor and humanity”
Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’
Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre
In 'Unstoppable,' wrestler Anthony Robles' journey stands out as a story for the
ages
Ric Wilson shares disco love with new single and New Year’s Eve party
‘Albany Road’ explores resentment, reconciliation and repentance
Chicago artist Aksel brings the “tropical vibes” with new music
The Reel Critic: ‘The Piano Lesson’ challenges viewers to confront their past and
consider their legacy
The Reel Critic: ‘Juror #2’ breaks little new ground
“Green Light For Change” brings traffic stop data to community forum
The O’My’s return to their roots with a Metro show full of Chicago talent
Chicago singer m.e.h. on how to cultivate a fearless personal style
Holy horror: ‘Heretic’ explores the dark side of devotion
Pitchfork Music Festival won't return to Chicago next year
John David Washington says his role in ‘The Piano Lesson’ made him a better
artist
‘Here’ brings audiences on a journey through the past
Chicago rapper Roy Kinsey is opening a ‘Rapbrary’ to honor hip-hop’s literary
contributions
Adam Elliot hopes 'Memoir of a Snail' makes audiences laugh and cry
Chicago artist Sparklmami on “fajas,” the art of confessional music and those
long-fingered gloves
‘The Piano Lesson’ adaptation opens Chicago International Film Festival
‘Joker’ sequel “intrigues, but doesn’t quite satisfy”
Chicago Fashion Week returns to the runway after more than a decade
Fashion in Chicago music: “Getting Dressed” with Chicago singer Manasseh
‘Young King’ puts the spotlight on Black life and love
Pivot Gang makes Millennium Park headlining debut at Vocalo’s Summer Finale
Chicago visual artist Clue channels Little Village in all of his works
The underdogs: Three reviews from Toronto International Film Festival
Chicago’s Loona Dae returns to the stage to perform debut album live
DJ Lady D brings “A Deep-Felt Love” of house music to Millennium Park this month
‘1992’ is a "sociological study" on father-son relationships
Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill performs new album at Millennium Park Sept. 20
'Blink Twice’ asks: “Is forgetting a gift?”
Did Omar Apollo really spend 50K "out of spite"? (Plus acting debut & 'God
Said No' tour)
Revival celebrates Midwest dance music as a spiritual experience
‘Rob Peace’ is a “stirring commentary on the human condition”
The Reel Critic: ‘Sing Sing’ champions the human spirit
Tala Silva sees music as an extension of emotion
Producers of ‘Sing Sing’ say vulnerability brings us closer together
At Lollapalooza, grentperez urges aspiring artists to make mistakes
Savannah Ré talks JUNO Awards & going independent at Lollapalooza
At Lollapalooza, PawPaw Rod looks to the past for innovation
Pivot Gang highlights young Chicago artists at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza 2024: Godly the Ruler is "so dramatic"
Chicago’s adan diaz makes Lollapalooza debut: “It hasn't hit me yet”
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unites unlikely friends and foes
Pitchfork 2024: Akenya’s ‘Moon In the 4th’ is on divine timing
Tkay Maidza blends fashion and flow at Pitchfork Music Festival
For multitalented Chicago musician Kara Jackson, Pitchfork Fest is a family
affair
Music-based film ‘Dandelion’ explores power, passion and second chances
New series ‘The Big Cigar’ follows Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba
In ‘Sing Sing,’ an arts program in a prison stokes empathy and compassion
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is quietly captivating
'The Rundown' host Erin Allen on building a radio career
Peach Tree Rascals talk TikTok-viral single "Mariposa" & first headlining
tour
Nightlife-Inspired Dance Work 'The Function' Returns In New Revival
Chicago Podcasters Highlight The Legacy Of Environmental Activist Hazel Johnson
Road to Sueños: DJ Dynamiq
Chicago Artist Face Lets Listeners Into Her World On 'Paragon'
Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Fredy Fresco
For Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Is The Greatest City In The World
The Reel Critic Explores The Origins of Furiosa
Road To Sueños 2024: DJ Miriam & Sorry Papi
Jesse De La Peña Is What Chicago Sounds Like
The Reel Critic: ‘Back to Black’ Champions Winehouse’s Music
Inside The DePaul University Encampment
RUIZ Atelier Transcends Time And Memory Through Scent
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Brings Forth A New Reign
Bekoe Is What Chicago Sounds Like
The Reel Critic: ‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short
Kenn Cook Jr. Shares His West Side Story
South Chicago Dance Theatre Seeks “New Horizons” In Seventh Season
‘We Grown Now’ Is Rooted In Hope And Resilience
The Reel Critic: ‘Challengers’ Is Bold And Commanding :white_check_mark: 1
For Monica Trinidad, Art Is Integral To Revolution
Lovers And Friends Fosters Inclusivity In Chicago Queer Nightlife Scene
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns To The Chicago Stage
Goalden Chyld Echoes His ‘War Cry’
Angry Blackmen Reveal ‘The Legend of ABM’
Chicago Sky Pre-Draft Predictions With Quita Loves Sports
‘Arcadian’ Dives Into Familial Bonds Amidst Terror
Woolly Mammoth Is Home To The Weird And Wonderful
The Reel Critic: ‘Monkey Man’ Is Cultural, Compelling And Complicated
Vivian Garcia Shares The Spotlight For Women’s Day Performance
'Shirley': New Biopic Shines A “Well Overdue” Spotlight On Shirley Chisholm
Turntablist Mista Sinista Returns To Chicago For Brown Sugar Tuesdays
The Good Girls Aren’t Good "For Girls" — They’re Just Good
Godzilla x Kong: Epic Battles In A New Empire
Taste of Lebanon: Andersonville Lunch Staple Since ‘96
Hurray For The Riff Raff Knows ‘The Past Is Still Alive’
Amaarae Brings Afropop Energy To Chicago On ‘Fountain Baby’ Tour
To Actress Christina Jackson, ‘Shirley’ Means Everything
Manual Cinema Shines A New Light On Puppetry
Wrigley Field Announcer Jeremiah Paprocki Is Starting A Local Late-Night Talk
Show
For Poet Helene Achanzar, Chicago Is A City Of Artists
Sid Sriram Bridges Innovation And Indian Classical Music On ‘Sidharth’
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Behind The Oscars
Erin Rembert Finds Tangible Alchemy In Chicago
'Dune: Part Two' Returns To The Desert
For Glamhag, Art Is A Love Letter
Chicago MC Robust Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Potholes In Our Molecules’
‘Sacred Soil’ Shines A Light On Historic Piney Woods School
For Sarita Hernández, Printmaking And Community Activism Are Interconnected
Tkay Maidza Gets Retribution With ‘Sweet Justice’
Jay Wood Follows His Heart And Rejects Perfectionism On 'NOWHERE, FAST'
Behind the Curtain of 'Illinoise' with Vocalist Tasha
Ambré And Payton Moore Spread Love To The House of Blues For Valentine’s Weekend
Oscar Nominations And Omissions: "Not Just Barbie"
Chicago-Rooted Dancer Yaman Kelemet Returns Home as a Soloist for Spain’s
Compañía Nacional de Danza
Multimedia Artist Efren Adkins Finds Their Fire In Chicago
Jessica Jolia Turns Her Harmonies Into Hustle
The Return Of The Phantom: Catching Up With Chicago DJ Phantom 45
Spy Comedy 'Argylle' Blends Reality And Fiction
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Emphasizes the Intersection of Race and Caste
With ‘Origin,' Ava DuVernay Explores Isabel Wilkerson's Pursuit
Ashley Johnson Blends Creativity And Community
For Saneit, Finding Her Groove Is “Automatic”
Chicago Musician Akenya Transcends On ‘Moon in the 4th’
Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names
For Lauren Hersch, Community Should Be A Nest
Chicago’s DRAMA Duo Brings The Heat To The Salt Shed
The Reel Critic: 'Oppenheimer' Is "Explosive"
Storytelling Workshop: How Do We Move Beyond War
Storytelling Workshop: The Regulars
Storytelling Workshop: Mentorship Cycle
Storytelling Workshop: Our Archive
Storytelling Workshop: Making It In America
Fathom DJ’s “Sonic Revival” Celebrates DJs As Tastemakers
The Reel Critic: Behind The Curtain For Film Awards Season
Erin Alexander Expresses Chicago In Her Own Way
Part 2: The Women Of 'The Color Purple' On The Big Screen
‘The Color Purple’ Presents The Musical In Full Technicolor
For Archie Madekwe & Alison Oliver, 'Saltburn' Is Brilliantly Indescribable
Uduimoh Umolu Lifts Spirits with Jon Basíl Tequila
For Latham Zearfoss, Change Is A Chance For Discovery
‘Wonka’ Is A Whimsical Musical Fantasy
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads To The Big Screen With Fantasia Barrino,
Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Explores Tyler Perry’s Identity Down To The Core
Pocket Con Highlights Diversity Among Comic Books
‘American Fiction’ Explores Literary Industry And Familial Bonds
Tera Murray Finds Human Connection Through Culinary Arts
Disney's 'Wish' Wants You To Chase Your Dreams
‘Rustin’ Is Not A Biopic, But Living History
Anthony Joel Quezada: From Community Organizer to Cook County Commissioner
MC Kurtis Blow Brings The Holiday Spirit With The Hip-Hop Nutcracker
Heavy Crownz Grows His Roots On ‘BRANCHED OUT!’
The Main Squeeze Spreads Love And Good Vibes To Thalia Hall
Gina Lira Spreads Self-Love Through Nail Art
'The Ballad Of Songbird & Snakes' Throws Fans Back Into 'The Hunger Games'
Chicago Acid Jazz Collective Liquid Soul Reconnects At Music For Mars
'Rustin': In Conversation With Colman Domingo & Director George C. Wolfe
For Mari DeOleo, Clowning Opens The Door To Possibility
For Ajani Jones, Chicago’s Music Community Is All Fam
‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Marvels’ Present Tales of Unexpected Alliances and
Female Empowerment
Scout Bratt Fights For Autonomy Locally and Internationally
callmejimmee Embraces The Imperfect On Self-Titled Project
Sampha Searches For Divinity In The Material On ‘Lahai’
Raven Jackson Talks Sound Design, Black Love Stories & 'All Dirt Roads Taste
of Salt'
Sen Morimoto Gives Listeners His ‘Diagnosis’
Sen Morimoto Debuts ‘Diagnosis’ At ChiTown Movies
Marissa Jo Cerar Discusses New Series "Black Cake" With The Reel Critic
Sacha Mullin Makes Solo Music With A Communal Mindset
Hannibal Buress and Eshu Tune Return to the Chicago Stage
Channel Seven Taps Into The Perfect Frequency
The Juju Exchange Brings Their Sonic Rx To Merit Music’s Annual Benefit
The Reel Critic Shares Thoughts On "The Other Black Girl"
Ine’a J on Her Repertoire of Talents
JuJu MinXXX Spreads Self-Love Through Burlesque
The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo
Chicago R&B Singer JAAS Returns With “Man Down”
Felix Ames Takes Listeners On A Trip To ‘JENA’
Slow & Low Celebrates Midwestern Lowrider Culture
Director Raven Jackson Discusses 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' with The Reel
Critic
GIIIVENS Lights Their Path To Visual Artistry
Black Alphabet Film Festival Returns for Its 10th Year
The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest
Kenya Elan Finds The Humor In Life’s Frustrations
SZA Makes A Second Splash At The United Center On SOS Tour
Chicago Artist ASXA Is A Contemporary R&B “Vibe Deliverer”
The Reel Critic Talks the Chicago International Film Festival
The Goods: SZA + Nas, Wu-Tang & De La Soul In Chicago
Vici Howard Amplifies the Impact of Black & Brown Femme Films
Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’
Micah Collier On ‘Becoming’ A Fresh Voice In Chicago Jazz
WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparity
The Reel Critic Puts A Spotlight On ‘The Super Models’
The Goods: Chi Arts Shining Through The Clouds
Octavia Reese Creates Work At The Intersection of Art And Technology
Matt Muse's New EP Is "Chicago Decent"
The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Million Miles Away'
The Goods: Listen For (Mostly) Free Weekend Plans!
Darius Dennis Uses Change As His Canvas
Add-2 Builds A Haven For Chicago’s Arts Community
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Dumb Money'
The Goods: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mexican Independence Day & Art Across Chicago
Caro Aceves Ignites Community Connection Through Drag
The Reel Critic Faces ‘The Equalizer 3’
The Goods: Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Film & Fashion
LaVonte Stewart Believes In The Transformative Nature Of Sports
Cortez Smith Of "The Chi" Uses His Platform For Positivity
Marcus Atom’s ‘SUMMER.TIME.CHI’ Is A Love Letter To Chicago Summer
The Fly Honey Show Returns To Thalia Hall Labor Day Weekend
DJ Hiroko Yamamura Uses Passion As Her Guide
The Reel Critic Reviews 'The Hill'
Summer Skate Party 2023: Audio Postcard
Villapalooza Returns To Little Village This Weekend
David Gauna’s Artwork Blooms Throughout Chicago
Malik Yusef, Part II: Favorite Grammy, “Super Vision” & How We’re All “Bad
Kids”
Malik Yusef, Part I: Returning To Chicago, Spoken Word & Investing In Kanye
Bud Billiken Parade 2023: Audio Postcard
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Blue Beetle’
Khaliyah X Is Not Just Here 'For The Summer'
For Alyssa Gregory, Dance Is A Vessel For Communication
Jean Dawson Lollapalooza 2023: “My Version Of Tradition”
Pinqy Ring At Lollapalooza: “I Am Worthy, I Am Learning, I Am It, I Am Lit”
Thee Sacred Souls Talk Importance Of Soul Music At Lollapalooza 2023
The Reel Critic Talks 'Stephen Curry: Underrated'
Bindu Poroori Finds Power In Being Tender
UMI Meditates At Lollapalooza 2023
Chicago Rapper Kidd Kenn's Lollapalooza Debut Is "Better Than Yours"
Franc Moody: Experimenting With Eclectic Funk at Lollapalooza
Bakar Talks Virgil Abloh, Stopping Traffic For Art And More At Lollapalooza 2023
The Reel Critic: Fan Expo, SAG Strike And ‘Swagger’
Storytelling Workshop: Teacher Talk On Hip-Hop
Storytelling Workshop: Be The Prayer
Storytelling Workshop: I Ran An Afterschool Program On Devon
Storytelling Workshop: Pieces of Faith
Storytelling Workshop: Museums, Equity And Docents Reimagined
Storytelling Workshop: Music Through Work And Play
Storytelling Workshop: On The Knife’s Edge
Meshell Ndegeocello: A Virgo's Dream of Past, Present & Future
Multidisciplinary Artist Sulyiman Stokes Visualizes Black Narratives
Kassa Overall has released three albums that each highlight distinct
aspects of his
artistry. The Seattle-based artist sat down with Ayana Contreras to discuss the art
of collaboration, his latest album, Animals, and keeping the craft in jazz in the
midst of a moment of change.
Sid Sriram Uses Carnatic Music To Help Listeners Heal
Kayo Takes The Good With The Bad On 'It Was Fun While It Lasted
Killer Mike Reintroduces Himself As 'MICHAEL' At Pitchfork 2023
The Reel Critic Triple-Feature: 'Haunted Mansion,' 'The League' & 'Black Ice'
Sho Daniels, AKA Zeetus Lapetus, Is Chicago’s Intergalactic Funk DJ
Mdou Moctar At Pitchfork 2023: “The Most Important Thing Is To Make People Happy”
Ric Wilson: Live From Pitchfork 2023
Caught In The Rain With Yaya Bey At Pitchfork 2023
The Ying Yang Twins Make Hip-Hop For The Soul
The Reel Critic: It’s A ‘Barbie’ World
Adia Ivey Shapes Cinematic Narratives Through An Intersectional Lens
Ephraim Bugumba Brings His Story of Endurance To Tiny Desk: On The Road
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1'
Sandra Puebla Harnesses People Power To Reimagine The Political System
Nola Adé Takes Afro-Soul To The Tiny Desk Stage
Idris Elba Discusses His New Series “Hijack” With The Reel Critic
Teresa Magaña Builds Space For Culturally Resonant Expression
The Reel Critic Goes Back In Time With 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny'
Through Film, Adam L. McMath Preserves Community History
Braxton Cook Creates Beyond The Confines Of Genre
Reggie Ponder Discusses Empowerment With The Cast of ‘Run The World’
Daniella Mazzio Believes The Arts Should Be Accessible For Everyone
Isaac Ziman's BKyard Boogie Brings Its Live Outdoor Sets To Chicago
Mellow Dreamin': The Times Of Drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt
The Reel Critic Double-Feature: ‘The Flash’ And ‘The Blackening’
Sampa The Great Takes Zamrock On The Road — And To Chicago
Through Chicago Votes, Stevie Valles Works To Amplify Chicago Voices
The Reel Critic Discusses 'The Blackening' With Writer Dewayne Perkins
Madison McFerrin Takes Control Of Her Music And Her Legacy
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
Mary Bowman Advocates For Reproductive Justice In Chicago’s Queer Medical
Community
Mike Dunn: A Dive Into The Chicago House DJ's Catalog With DJ Purple & Jesse
De La Peña
DLOW Brings Bopping Back With “Shuffle 3.0”
Storytelling Workshop (Summer 2013): ‘Bopping: Art in the Making from the West
Side of Chicago’
The Reel Critic Travels 'Across The Spider-Verse'
Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal
Daisy Zamora Takes Healing Into Her Own Hands
Empowering Youth Through Art: The Simple Good's Journey of Positivity and
Transformation
The Reel Critic Goes Under The Sea With 'The Little Mermaid'
Mayoush Is Chicago's Rising "Lebanese Soul Diva”
Kali Uchis Brings Fans A Personal Experience At The Aragon Ballroom
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Fast X’
For Musician-Slash-Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown, Curiosity Is Essential
Shawnee Dez Finds Her Umbra On Debut Album
Inside The Arena During Brandon Johnson’s Mayoral Inauguration
The Reel Critic Speaks With The Stars Of ‘About My Father’
Rima Sweiss Shares Palestinian Culture With Chicago
Chicago Ride App Workers Demand Change Outside Uber Headquarters
The Reel Critic: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Photographer Eric Strom Captures Chicago History In Real Time
Dreamer Isioma Finds Intergalactic Freedom On ‘Princess Forever’
“The Reel Critic” Reviews ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
Mayadet Patitucci Cruz Is Healing Chicago Through The Youth
Tamar Mitchell Is Bringing SAMO Back
Reggie Ponder Discusses CineYouth Festival With Program Director Celeste Wong
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Beau Is Afraid’
Painting Outside The Lines With Damiane Nickles
D2x Tests His Musical Limits Beyond ‘The Color Blue’
Aksel Finds Magic In Sharing Stories Through Music
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Air: Courting A Legend'
Storytelling Workshop: Bards Against the Regime
Storytelling Workshop: Lydia Homes: For Each Other
Storytelling Workshop: Que viva la Discount Mall / Long Live the Discount Mall
Storytelling Workshop: A Short History of Thalia Hall
Storytelling Workshop: Windy Blessings
Storytelling Workshop: Vintage Shop:Time Hop
Storytelling Workshop: We’re Not Going Anywhere
Storytelling Workshop: Swift Transitions: A Black Church Nears Its End
For Lucy Angel Camarena, Cultural Heritage Is The Foundation For A Better Chicago
Chiiild Finds Himself Through His Music
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘A Thousand and One’
Tyomi Morgan Creates Safe Spaces For Intimacy Work In Film
For femdot., 2023 Means A Lot More Than Just Music
Indie Soul Icon Teedra Moses Sits Down With Ayana Contreras
Reggie Ponder Sits Down With The Co-Executive Producer Of 'AfroPoP' 15
For Artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago’s Map Is The Medium
Jordan Ward Is Moving “FORWARD"
Chris Patrick and Dende Talk Tour, New Releases And The State Of R&B On
Vocalo
Twenty-Six Years Later, “You Didn’t See Nothin” Podcast Digs Into The Lenard
Clark Case And Its Lasting Impact
Reggie Ponder Talks With Creator And Cast Of Film ‘Spinning Gold’
Darien Sea Builds Community Within Chicago’s DIY Music Scene
Bimi Is Done Playing Games On "For Real"
Chris "Classick" Inumerable On The Classick Studios Journey And Expansion
Alex Vaughn Talks ‘The Hurtbook’ And Life Before Making Music
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
Colette Ghunim Radiates Love Through Film
Manasseh Makes Music To Reach The Heart
Grammy-Winning Poet J. Ivy Is Living His Decades-Long Dream
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Champions'
Jordan Ratliff Is Bringing A New Wave Of Theater To Chicago
Galaxy Francis Talks Name Change, "The Shining" On Vocalo
Michael Liptrot And Ald. Rossana Rodríguez Sanchez Discuss Mayoral Race On Vocalo
LoveFound: The Altar
The Reel Critic Casts His Votes For The Academy Awards
Freelance Journalist Britt Julious Believes In “The Underground, The Underdog And
The Avant Garde”
For Adam Martinez, Music Surpasses Language
Simone Luster And Family Carry Luster Products Into A New Generation
Durand Bernarr is stepping into the spotlight
The Reel Critic Reviews Michael B. Jordan's Directorial Debut, 'Creed III'
LoveFound: The Bicycle
Sentrock Is The Boy Who Wanted To Fly (2017)
Grasshopper Club Is Bringing Equality Into the Cannabis Business
Ghanaian Artist Stonebwoy Discusses Black Star Line Festival And International
Tour
Willie Round and Gary Mills Tell The True Story of Emmett Till With ‘Trial In The
Delta’
LoveFound: The Game
Sherie and D Smoke’s Love Shines On New Single “Candlelight”
LoveFound: The Photograph
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis embarks on a new journey as she
opens up about her childhood, acting career, sexual abuse and so much more in her
new memoir Finding Me.”
This review was produced by Joshua X. Miller for Vocalo.
Storytelling Workshop: Soñando Grande
Storytelling Workshop: Black Artscapes In Chicago
Storytelling Workshop: Language Lost and Found
Storytelling Workshop: Rooted
Storytelling Workshop: Finding Queer Desi Joy in Chicago
Storytelling Workshop: Apteka Farmacia
Storytelling Workshop: Seguimos Esperando
Black Star Line Festival 2023: Bekoe's Recap
Channel Tres Is Making His Own Lane
Ro Marsalis Returns to the Stage at Vocalo's Chi Sounds Like Showcase
Bianca Shaw Brings "Good Vibrations" to Vocalo
Justin Cunningham and Essence Smith Break Down SocialWorks’ A Night at the Museum
Daro Santiago: A Champion For Change
G Herbo Discusses Swervin Through Stress and Dealing With Trauma
DJ Terry Hunter Discusses Grammy Nomination and More On Vocalo
Pivot Gang Takes Over Vocalo’s Airwaves Before John Walt Day
theMIND Works On His Own Timeline
Tink Discusses Aaliyah, Working With Hitmaka On ‘Pillowtalk’ and More On Vocalo
Elegance Bratton Discusses ‘The Inspection,’ and Triumph Over Adversity
Nico Segal and Nikko Washington Join Play Together to Mentor Chicago's Next
Generation of Artists
Hannibal Buress Debuts New Single Under Eshu Tune
‘YESSIE’ is Jessie Reyez’s Product of Healing
Peter CottonTale & Merit Music’s Emma Harmon Discuss the Importance of Music
Education
Peter CottonTale Breaks Down ‘Catch,’ Previews New Music on Vocalo
Día de Muertos: Vocalo & Domingos En Vocalo’s Primera Sonic Ofrenda
Mario Gastelum Breaks Down Lit & Luz: A Celebration of Language, Literature
and the Arts
“Evolution of a Sonero”: A Salsa-Hip-Hop Epic Takes On Chicago
Rich Jones Explores the Dark and the Light On ‘Smoke Detector’
Johari Noelle: LA To Vocalo Studios In 30 Hours
Samara Joy In Conversation With Ayana Contreras
Symba Breaks Down 'Results Take Time' On Vocalo
Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez and production intern Joshua Miller
chat in the studio and break down Ari Lennox's brand new album 'age/sex/location,'
released Sept. 9.
This segment aired on Wednesday, Sept. 14 during Nudia In The Afternoon on Vocalo
Radio, 91.1 FM Chicago, 89.5 FM Northwest Indiana.
Nudia In The Afternoon: Nudia & Joshua Discuss 'The Woman King'
Adriana Gallardo On The True Cost Of El Milagro Tortillas
Vic Mensa Talks Founding Illinois's First Black-Owned Cannabis Brand
Storytelling Workshop: Smashed Plastic
Storytelling Workshop: Streets Calling
Storytelling Workshop: Downtown Is For Youth Too
Storytelling Workshop: The Space Between Us
Storytelling Workshop: Welcome To The Hive
Storytelling Workshop: My Old Flame
Storytelling Workshop: Subterranean Super Sale
Keyon Harrold: Shaman of Sound
Buffalo Nichols and Ayana Contreras Discuss The State Of Blues At Lolla ‘22
Mahalia And Nudia Talk Breakups And Bad Tattoos At Lolla ‘22
Sampa The Great At Lolla '22: African Music Is Unlimited
Bonus Tracks: The Hidden Gems of Lollapalooza
Tinashe Chats With Bekoe at Lolla ‘22
Amber Mark At Pitchfork 2022: "Connecting Is The Really Important Part"
Vocalo’s own Nudia Hernandez gets the chance to talk to one of Chicago’s
burgeoning artists and one of the most spellbinding performers at Pitchfork 2022,
KAINA. This interview was produced by Nudia Hernandez. To learn more about KAINA and
her upcoming performances, visit www.kaina.live.
Chance On: “Child of God,” Ghana and Recent Interdisciplinary Work
Chance On: Plans for The Chicagoist
Chance On: Future Plans For Releases
Chance On: YOUmedia, Key Collaborators and the Early Years
Chance On: Anita Baker and Artists’ Agency
Chance On: Chicago, His Upbringing and the Importance of Community
Afternoons host Nudia Hernandez chats with Eric Williams about this
weekend's Silver Room Block Party, taking place from Saturday, July 16 to Sunday,
July 17. Find more info at silverroomblockparty.com! This interview was produced by
Nudia Hernandez. To learn more about Eric Willaims and The Silver Room, visit
thesilverroom.com.
Killer Mike Wants You To Fight For The Rights Of Regular People
Nabil Ayers Searches For Connection In New Memoir
Sueños Music Festival 2022: Backstage With The Festival DJs
Bekoe In Conversation With Saba: "We're Just Getting Started"
Justseeds Cooperative And The NRDC Fuse Art And Activism At EXPO
Bekoe chats with Chicago artist WemmyMo about his 'Holding On To Yesterday'
EP, rediscovering his creative spark and his upcoming performance at Vocalo's "Chi
Sounds Like Showcase." This interview was produced by Bekoe. Follow WemmyMo on
Instagram @_wemmymo.
Bekoe chats with genre-bending artist Dreamer Isioma about space, music
videos and, most importantly, their new album 'Goodnight Dreamer.' This interview
was produced by Bekoe. To learn more about Dreamer Isioma, visit dreamerisioma.com.
Bekoe and Chicago fashion designer Ron Louis discuss his origins in the
industry, Virgil Abloh, letting go of ego and staying committed his craft. This
Interview was produced by Bekoe. To learn more about Ron Louis’ work, visit
supplylocale.com.
Bekoe sits down with Chicago emcee and producer Gold Haze to talk about the
evolution of his career and Chicago talent. This interview was produced by Bekoe.
Follow Gold Haze on Instagram @GoldXHaze.
The O'My's Catch Up With Jill Hopkins
In November, Chicago rapper Femdot released a boldly personal new project
"Not for Sale." Vocalo host Jill Hopkins chatted with Femdot about this new project,
how he finds joy in his everyday and what he is doing to give back to his community.
Chicago hip-hop duo Mother Nature chatted with Vocalo morning host Bekoe
about their favorite stops on tour, giving back to the community through their
nonproft MISED and how consistency is key for musical growth.
Singer, songwriter and producer Adam Ness chatted with Vocalo morning host
Bekoe about growing up in Detroit, touring with Noname and finding his voice.
Prolific rapper and record label executive Master P has created a new
venture: breakfast cereal. The hip-hop mogul called into to Vocalo and talked with
morning host Bekoe about his "Master Crunch" cereal, his entrepreneurial ways, and
fatherhood.
This segment was hosted, edited and produced by Bekoe.
Tasha is a singer, poet, and Black queer organizer from Chicago. Armed with
an electric guitar, Tasha seamlessly incorporates poetry into her sets; speaking on
Black joy, self-love, and radical softness. We are revisiting this interview as
Tasha releases her sophomore album, "Tell Me What You Miss The Most."
Vocalo host Bekoe talks with singer, songwriter and bass player Shingai
about her new song "No Fear," growing up in South London and how her cultural
foundation brings a fire to her music
From The Vault: Rich Robbins Bridges The Gap Between City And Suburbia With
Summertime Raps And Vibes
From The Vault: Helado Negro On Code Switching, Jamaica Kincaid And “Our Cloudy
Country"
Jaas called in to the station and talked with Mornings host Bekoe about how
she got started with music, musical influences, new projects and so much more.
Drew Fox Helps Shape Community One Drink At A Time
In February 2016, Lizzo called into Vocalo before a Chicago concert. She
talked with hosts Jesse Menendez and Jill Hopkins about her roots as a musician, the
importance of feminism, and her relationship with Prince.
Vic Mensa Revisits The Past At Riot Fest
Cory Henry On His Deep Cut Heroes And His Joyful Return To Stage
Makaya McCraven Is Deciphering The Message
Back in 2017, Killer Mike, one half of Run The Jewels, called in to Vocalo
to discuss a number of issues on his mind with DJs Jill Hopkins and Jesse Menendez.
Abstract Mindstate Connects The Past To The Future Of Hip Hop
Sandra Treviño wraps up July with a playlist of the best new sounds from
the Latin and Alternative world this month. She also pays tribute to beloved
musicians Johnny Ventura and Juan Chuchita who passed away in July.
Sandra Treviño features the new single from Caloncho & Gabacho and
tells the inspiring story of how the song came to be.
Sandra Treviño is here with new Mexican folk rock from Telegramas Ajemos
and some infectious Afro-Cuban music from Italian percussionist Gabriele Poso.
Sandra Treviño is back to highlight new music from Dominican rapper and
songwriter Joelii and from Tijuanan pop-rock band Ramona.
Bekoe has Ross Mac on the line to let the viewers in on key knowledge about
loans, tenants, savings, and more that you need to know when thinking about buying
your first home.
Sandra Treviño is back to highlight a great deal of new Latin music. Full
of electronic, psychadelic, dub, and much more music, there will be something for
everyone in this mix.
Sandra Treviño is here to share the music of Isaac & Nora, a young
French duo making new and fresh interpretations of classic Latin tunes.
Sandra Treviño is back to highlight two hot new Latin dance tracks that
you're going to want to have on your playlists this summer.
Sandra Treviño is back to share some of the best music of the Latin
alternative world. This week, she shares the soulful sounds of Calle Sur.
NEZ drops by virtually to talk with Bekoe about his beginnings in music, to
producing, and his new EP.
This week, Sandra Treviño prepared a mini playlist from some of Enchufate's
favorite tracks heard at this year's Latin Alternative Music Festival!
Sandra Treviño is back to share some of the freshest sounds of the Latin
Alternative world. This week, we have Chicago native George Calendar and directly
from Spain, Fuel Fandango
Ro$$ Mac is back to share best tips to easy investing. This week, he gives
us insights into trading cryptocurrencies through virtual marketplace, Coinbase
Sandra Treviño comes back this week to feature Chicago's musician and
producer Armando Perez, out with his new song Ahi Nama.
Ro$$ Mac joins us once again to share with us all his investment knowledge.
This week he gives you all you need to know about 529 Plans
Bekoe sits down with rapper and Chicago native Vic Mensa to talk all about
his latest EP.
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate is back to bring us some of the hottest Latin
Alternative tracks!
In her new book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, Luvvie
Ajayi shares the importance of facing and embracing your fears. Jill Hopkins
virtually sat down with Luvvie to talk about her book, and how to thrive during this
pandemic.
Sandra Treviño is back again to celebrate some of the best Latin
Alternative from women across the Latinx world
Chicago singer-songwriter Demetruest stopped by to chat with Jill Hopkins
about their latest release, their collaborative spirit and growing up in the South
Side. This interview was produced by Jill Hopkins. Follow Demetruest on Instagram
@demetruest.
Illinois has officially become the first state in the United States to
fully eliminate cash bail. To explain this major criminal justice reform is the
co-author of the Bill Justin Slaughter, who sat down with Bekoe to chat.
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate stops by like every week to give us some music
from the Latin alternative world. This week, it's girl power as we share the best
music from our favorite female artists!
Sandra Treviño is back to give us some of the coolest newest Latinx music.
This week, we bring you some hot tracks to melt the thick snow on the ground.
Ross Mac joins us to talk about the latest developments in the
cryptocurrency market, especially Elon Musk's billion dollar investment into
Bitcoin.
It's February! Hearts are flying, emotions are on the loose! To help us
out, Sandra Treviño shares some romantic music to show us what Latinx music does
best.
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate comes back every week to share us the music of
the Latinx world. This week, we travel to Venezuela for a feature of Venezonix!
Bekoe and Ross Mac take a second to evaluate the mania around the stock
market. From Reddit to GameStop, we break it all down.
Jill Hopkins sat down with Spooner to talk about Afro-Punk, the No Wave
movement and the cultural impact of the musical underground.
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin sit to talk of the new Lifetime "Salt-N-Pepa"
biopic.
It's been a crazy packed month this January. But just like the beginning of
the year was packed with crazy events, it was brimming with amazing music.
Ross Mac shares with us his insights at the latest stock market situation
and how the people can affect the free market.
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join together every week to talk hip hop,
culture and everything in between!
Sandra Treviño of Enchufate gives us the fusion music of Chicano rock group
Las Cafeteras. New music for the new year!
Jill Hopkins sat down with multi-instrumentalist, virtuoso and activist Jon
Batiste to talk about the new year and upcoming music.
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin give a tribute to the late, the great, MF
Doom.
Every week, Sandra Treviño gives her favorite new music from the Latin
American and Latinx world.
The Triibe reporter Matt Harvey talks to us about growing up in Chicago,
and how the city is ever connected.
In this episode of Same Old New School, Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin take
a second to reel in the new year, remembering Ecstasy of Whodini, KRS-One's new
album, and albums to look ahead to
Sandra Treviño joins us each week to give us an insight into the world of
Latinx music from around the world. This week she travels great distances, from
Germany to Brazil, to show us that great Latinx music is everywhere.
Law Enforcement vs. Public Safety: In Conversation With Corey Richardson And
Exavier Pope, Pt. 2
Corey Richardson is a culture and marketing expert and an author, Exavier
Pope is a lawyer, legal analyst and journalist. They sat down with Jill Hopkins to
discuss and review the antecedents to the Jan. 6 Washington D.C. Capitol riots.
Brendan Epton is 21 years old, and works at a legal clinic in North
Lawndale. One of his clients at the clinic is the same age: Dequarion Williams. Last
month, the two recorded a remote StoryCorps interview together. Brendan started by
asking Dequarion about growing up in North Lawndale.
StoryCorps Chicago: ‘Young People Need To See Muslim Heroes Onscreen'
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join forces every week to talk hip hop,
culture and everything in between!
El equipo de Domingos En Vocalo repasan algunos de los Álbumes favoritos de
2020 del la escena independiente alter-nativa.
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin sit together to talk about culture, hip hop
and everything in between! This week, the pair share their favorite albums from this
year full of music.
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk culture, hip hop and
everything in between.
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate runs down her top picks of this year. From
Silvana Estrada to La Marisoul, this year was full of Latinx magic.
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about about culture, hip hop
and everything in between.
This week, the pair talk about hip hop at the 2020 Grammy's, Dave Chappelle, and
35th anniversary of LL Cool J's Radio
Sandra Treviño is back once more to bring us some new music to spark some
holiday cheer. With new music, Latin American artists are bringing cheer to this
time of posadas.
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'Sound Of Metal'
Scientist, adjunct professor and community activist Alicia Nesbary-Moore is
co-owner of Herban Produce, a community and sustainability-focused urban farm in
Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood.
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about hip hop, culture and
everything in between.
This week the pair talk about the rise of Verzuz, the 25th anniversary of Pharcyde's
second album and Megan Thee Stallion.
Chi Sounds Like: Ramon Norwood Believes Food Is A Right, Not A Privilege
Bekoe say down with rapper and hip hop artist Brittney Carter, talking
about her latest project and what her rising success means to her own sense of
personhood
Every Saturday at 2pm Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together to talk
hip hop and nonsense. It’s a half-hour of laughs, context, and wisdom from some of
the best in the game.
This week, they dive deep into Erykah Badu's Mamma's Gun, celebrating its 20th
anniversary.
Bekoe talked with the multi-instrumentalist and producer Mamii as she
begins her music-making career.
Founder and owner of Sol Cafe Simone Freeman shares her experience with
Chicago food culture and how she's redefining the hospitality industry in light of
the pandemic.
Every week, Sandra Treviño gives us a taste of some of the best music of
the Latin American world.
This week, Sandra shows us some new music from Kali Uchis, the tropical lo-fi hits
of Pahua, and Costa Rican trio Nakury & Barzo.
Every Saturday at 2pm Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together to talk
hip hop and nonsense. It’s a half-hour of laughs, context, and wisdom from some of
the best in the game.
This week, the pair talked about the newest Busta Rhymes music as well as
BlackThought
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin are back to talk hip hop, culture and
everything in between!
This week, the duo talks about the 35th anniversary of Krush Groove, new music from
Brittney Carter, and BET Cyphers.
Stephanie Skora On General Election 2020
We are back with another installment of Same Old New School, where culture
and hip hop intersect, hosted by Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval.
This week, the pair talk about Capitalism in rappers of certain demographics, Open
Mike Eagle, and much, much else.
Calling all ghouls and phantasms! Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate comes back to
share all the spookiest music of the Fall season, but, as always, giving it a Latinx
flair.
Midday host Bekoe sat down with Chicago independent rap star Supa Bwe,
talking about his long time in the music scene, his goals, and what the future can
bring.
A Vocalo favorite, Jessie DeFranco has appeared in our rotation a couple of
times. But now, she's released her debut EP, and she sat down with us to talk the
creative process and the themes explored in her eponymous release.
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin are back to talk culture, hip hop and
everything in between!
This episode, the pair talk about the new Netflix film "The 40-Year Old Version,"
DNC rap battles and new music from Black Thought.
Chicago's own Ausar is a young rapper making giant strides. A recent
university graduate, Ausar is now focusing all his energy on his music-making, and
he's keeping incredibly consistent.
Bekoe sat down with Ausar to talk about his name, his inspiration and his latest EP
"Flight of the Bumblebee."
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval come together again to talk culture, hip hop
and everything in between.
This week, the duo sit down to talk about OG MC Scarface asking for a kidney, Royce
Da 5' 9" launching a mental health institution, and Elzhi releases a new album
With October fully in our midst it's time to get our spook on and Sandra
Treviño is ready to help us out.
This week, we hear some extra ghoulish selections by Las Ultrasonicas and Varsovia.
At just 20-years-old, Victor Internet is making heads turn. With his
melancholic bedroom pop sound, he's sure to be on our watchlist for years to come.
He spoke with midday host Bekoe about keeping hopes up while at home, and the joys
of having a dog!
Jill Hopkins sat down with Barry Fontenot, lead singer of group Barry and
the Fountains, to talk about his music beginnings, his French Creole influence, and
what the future can bring for The Fountains.
La Marisoul of La Santa Cecilia Launches Solo Project And It's Full Of Love
Actor, singer, musician, is there anything Bartón cannot do? The Chicago
artist took some time to chat with midday host Bekoe about his latest projects and
the beginning of his musical journey.
Bekoe and Josh K sat down to chat about Josh's latest track "So Tuff" and
how his signing with Fabolous has moved his career forward.
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What a week, no?
But let Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate give you some music to melt away your weekly
worries.
This week, we hear to the tropical yet psychedelic sounds of Panamanian artist
Cienfue, and we look toward Chicago with Pilsen-based Mán Cub.
Bekoe, our midday host, sat down with artist Femdot and muralist Liz Flores
to talk about their collaboration to bring art and support to Chicago Black &
Brown youth.
Sandra Treviño returns as every week to highlight some of the best and
newest music from the Spanish-speaking world. This week, we hear from Spanish group
Espagueti (yes, like the noodle) and the Caribbean-inspired sounds of Rita Indiana.
Bekoe sat down with singer and multi-instrumentalist, AMI, to talk about
her music journey and her latest project Suite in A: Desires.
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Listen to Practically Speaking’s Audra Wilson dig into the issue of Voter
Suppression: past and present, hosted by Audra Wilson.
Bekoe delivers his top 5 songs of the week featuring Booman Forever, Jaas,
Josh K, Nas and Polo G
Same Old News School Ep. 18
The Braided Janes and Los Poetas Bring Us Anthems Of Hope During These Painful
Times
Welcome to another installment conversations of hip hop and culture through
the years, Same Old New School!
This week, Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down to talk about hip hop duo Felt and
their upcoming fourth album "Felt 4 U."
Jeoffrey Arrington and Johari Noelle Explain Their Passion Project "Time"
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate is back once again to share some beautiful
sounds from across the Latinx world.
This week, Sandra gives us a mini feature on the Afro-Cuban singer, composer and
director Daymé Arocena.
Bekoe picks his top 5 songs of the week featuring WemmyMo, Myquale,
Brittney Carter, Juice Wrld and Drake.
Sandra Treviño Features Venezuelan MC Gabylonia
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Each week, Sandra Treviño gives us a taste of new music from throughout the
Latinx world. This month, she's highlighting a new Afro-Latinx artist each Friday,
starting with Afro-Cuban Hip Hop sensation La Dame Blanche.
Local nonprofit Quiet Pterodactyl has combined 50 of Chicago's artists and
venues to create a double LP known as situationchicago. Jill Hopkins speaks to Quiet
Pterodactyl's founder, Trey Elder, as well as several artists featured on the
record.
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Each week, Sandra Treviño gives us a taste of new music from throughout the
Latinx world. This week, she highlights two artists from our beautiful hometown of
Chicago, teenage-led Mariachi Herencia De México and Así Así.
Kyle Kinane Talks About His New Album And Illinois Baseball
The O'My's Take Their Soulful Sound To The Virtual Stage
Same Old New School Ep 14
Ayana Contreras talked with Chris Bauman of the National Independent Music
Venue Association, sharing the struggles that local venues has been through due to
the COVID pandemic.
On this twelfth installment of SONS, Coval and Goodwin dive into graffiti
in this moment, Kanye West's newest song (and presidential run), Megan Thee
Stallion's new single, and Pop Smoke's posthumous album Shoot for the Stars Aim for
the Moon.
Sandra Treviño of Enchufate comes back once again to share with us some
fresh music from the Latinx world. This week she shows us the folk and soulful music
of Guatemalan artist Gaby Moreno and the hip hop multilingual fusion sounds of
Montreal-based Pierre Cruz.
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Bekoe, the illest at midday, sat down with Chicago-born Nikki Hayes on her
rise to fame through music, and her recent move to Arizona
Join Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval as they discuss how Hip Hop intersects
with culture, politics, fashion and more.
This episode, they discuss the Noname/J.Cole feud, how intergenerational issues have
appeared in hip hop, and some new tracks to keep an eye out for
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate shares with us some of the most diverse sounds
of Latin America.
This week, she brings to us Afro Cubano Cha cha twists with mixes of traditional
Afro-Caribbean sounds of Marisol La Brava & A Flor De Pieles
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval sit down once more to talk about hip-hop, pop
culture, and everything in between.
This episode, the duo talk Run The Jewels, Bruce Lee's "Be Water" and Dave
Chappelle's new special "8:46"
Sandra Treviño of Enchufate comes back once again to bring some levity to
our week by highlighting some new comedic and satirical music acts such as Puerto
Rico's Los Rivera Destino
Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval join forces once again to talk on the
cultural influences hip hop has on the world. This week, the duo talk on hip hop and
the Five Percent Nation, Do The Right Things, and KRS-One
Bekoe talked with Kina Collins, community organizer and former
Congressional Candidate, about the national organization of protests in response to
police brutality, and political activism within marginalized communities.
Sandra Treviño of Enchúfate diverts from her usual programming to stand
with the Black community of Chicago, showing the intersectionality between Black and
Brown lives in Chicago.
Bekoe, our midday host, spoke with Heavy Crownz, Chicago-based artist,
rapper, and representative of TRAP House Chicago. They talk TRAP House Chicago, the
recent protests, and the coming together of Chicago's South Side.
Black Brown Intersections: Practically Speaking with Audra Wilson
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin join forces for a special episode centered
around hip hop's long, intergenerational perspective on protests, as well as the
work that still needs to be done today.
Matt "Matt The Major" Harvey is the newest general coverage correspondent
for The TRiiBE, digital news site focusing on Black Chicago. Bekoe talked with Matt
about his experience covering the Chicago protests.
After the death of George Floyd, Protest take place globally for equal
justice amidst a pandemic. Bekoe caught up with Chicago artist Azizz to discuss his
experience at downtown Chicago protest as well as give his perspective.
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin get together once more to talk all things hip
hop.
In this episode, Kevin and Idris talk Swiss Beatz, Nelly vs. Ludacris, Ice Cube's
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted
Sandra Treviño of Enchufate Chicago graces our presence once more, this
time showing us the psychedelic goodness of Texan group Nemegata
Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin talk Hip Hop and more.
On this episode, they talk: Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu on Verzuz, Jean Deaux’s new
record Watch This, Andre Harrell’s death, “The Last Dance,” and more!
S.O.N.S hosted by Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin. On this episode, the duo
dove into the “Rodman Effect,” from The Last Dance doc, the Library of Congress’s
new citizen DJ program, and the question on everyone’s mind right now…does Beyoncé
have bars?!
PODCAST SPECIAL: SAME OLD NEW SCHOOL, Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin From
Fred The Godson’s death to a continuation of their AOC's Top 5 MC's, and Michael
Jordan’s “LAST DANCE” documentary to Smino’s new mixtape, there was no shortage of
topics.
Bekoe delivers his top 5 songs of the week starring Joslyn Mare, 2KNato,
JAMS The Flava Child, Emcee Monte, and Blake Saint David
Chicago's Austin Fillmore has consistently come with heat, exhibiting a
wide range in style and sound. His current Single "Think of You" is no exception!
Bekoe picks his top 5 songs of the week featuring Phor, Jean Deaux, Austin
Fillmore, Laje and Noah Sims
PODCAST SPECIAL: For their first episode, SAME OLD NEW SCHOOL, Kevin Coval
and Idris Goodwin talk RZA / DJ Premiere battle, Drake’s home tour, and RMR’s
(pronounced rumor) new single “DEALER.”
The Chicago duo of Nick Hennessey and Maceo Haymes have always known how to
keep it silky smooth and soulful, and these two new Singles are no exception.
Chicago R&B talent Christian JaLon defines her latest EP "Emotional
Affair" and provides us with insight on how she's been managing her time during this
pandemic.
Bekoe's top 5 song from this week, featuring Javon, Phze, Audrey V, Dru
Beatz, and Guru Goldie
Chicago rapper and creator of Kenny Dennis character, Serengeti, reveals
what KD is up to now on new album "AJAI"
Bekoe's top 5 songs from this week, featuring Ausar, Brittney Carter, MFn
Melo, Femdot, and Add-2
Bekoe's top 5 songs from this week, featuring Afro Kitty, Chanelle Tru,
Mamii, Joel Q and Mahalia
Up-and-coming rapper Lil Woo was recently featured on Netlix series "Rhythm
and Flow" and "The Jam" on WCIU. Bekoe spoke with Woo about his origins and new
album.
Bekoe's top 5 songs from this week, featuring Bianca Shaw, Kid Breeze,
Asantewaa, Flex, and G Herbo
Bekoe's top 5 songs from this week, featuring Alex Banin, Saeed, Rasaan
Khalil, Audrey Valentine, and Goody.
Air Credits' music is from "not-too-distant dystopian future." Producer
Steve Reidell and MC Show You Suck stopped by to talk about their new EP "Wasteland
Radio - New Archives (Gold)".
West-Side Hip Hop collective, Pivot Gang, has been instrumental in putting
Chicago on the map as a city known for its Hip Hop "renaissance." Pivot member
MFnMelo is riding that Pivot momentum and shining on his own with solo release
"Everybody Eats."
During 2019, Chicago Hip Hop duo, Mother Nature, experienced what is known
in astrology as “the Saturn Return,” when the planet comes back to where it was when
you were born. This became the title and the theme of their new EP.
Chicago-based Pop / Soul / R&B Singer Rahkii spoke with Jill Hopkins
about her new album "Capes" and being a Black Girl Superhero.
Joel Q is a Special Education teacher at Cook Elementary in Chicago, and a
rapper hailing from Auburn Gresham on the South Side. Bekoe spoke with Joel about
working with kids and his new album "Crazy Road To Glory."
Bekoe spoke with singer, rapper, drummer and North Lawndale native Bianca
Shaw to talk about her recent EP "Exhale," new Single "Seat Back," and what she
would like to do for her community.
Leor Galil is a music staff writer at The Chicago Reader. He joined Jill
Hopkins on Vocalo Radio to look back at some of this year's notable releases from
Chicago and worldwide.
Chicago rapper Jarad Higgins better known as Juice WRLD died this weekend
at the age of 21 following a seizure at the Midway Airport. Vocalo's Jill Hopkins
and Bekoe pay tribute to the life and music of a rising star.
"Escape from Babylon Vol. 4" is a satirical action adventure comic series
and 4th studio album from Chicago's dynamic Hip Hop crew The Microphone Misfitz.
Theycallmericky is a 23 year old rapper from the southwest side of Chicago.
From lyrical and mellow to loud and energetic, Ricky's raps span a range of sounds
and emotions within the Hip Hop genre.
Eryn Allen Kane has made her mark as an emerging talent in the R&B and
soul scenes. After cutting her teeth in the Midwest, Eryn now calls L.A. home. Her
newest EP entitled “A Tree Planted by Water.”
Shredders is the newest offshoot of Minneapolis-based label and Hip Hop
collective Doomtree. Their new album is packed with hard hitting beats, traces of
Punk, Drum 'n' Bass, and relentlessly catchy and edgy bars.
North Carolina bred and raised Rapsody is every MC's MC.
Hip Hop to the core, Rapsody is an acclaimed lyricist and a powerful outspoken voice
for women and black culture. On her new album "Eve," she takes that ethos to the
next level.
The record is inspired by the horror genre. Images of ghosts, werewolves
and other ominous entities haunt the record through and through in concert with the
band's usual penchant for experimental hip hop, distortion and glitch noise.
After working behind the scenes with artists like Diplo, Skrillex, and
Usher, Montreal-based band Chiiild is stepping into the spotlight with their first
project gearing up for release by the end of this year.
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DRAMA: Live at the Salt Shed!
January 28, 202630min 24sec
Chicago electronic duo DRAMA are spreading love across the country on their
“Platonic Romance” tour. The duo released their third full-length album of the same
name on Jan. 9.
Though they started conceptualizing the album two years ago, vocalist Via Rosa feels
she and producer Na’el Shehade have been working on this project their entire
lives.
Rosa and Shehade brought their tour home to the Salt Shed on Jan. 24. Before they
took the stage, Via Rosa and Na’el Shehade sat down with Vocalo host Nudia
Hernandez.
This conversation was hosted by Nudia Hernandez and edited by Morgan Ciocca. Dig
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