
Music
Black Visioning Group looks ahead to year 5 supporting Black queer and trans communities
The Black Visioning Group is chasing the dream, literally, into its fifth year.
4 months ago
The memoir of The Roots’ Black Thought is this year’s selection for One Book One Philadelphia
Tariq Trotter’s 2023 memoir about growing up in Philadelphia will be the focus of the Free Library’s all-city reading program.
4 months ago
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78 in Pa.
When her son first emerged on the scene as one of rap's most distinctive talents with songs that expertly detailed street life in Brooklyn, Wallace labeled his music “noise.”
4 months ago
‘This one hit close to home’: Philadelphia Theatre Company opens a musical about cancer
“Night Side Songs” by Daniel and Patrick Lazour takes on palliative care as an audience sing-along.
4 months ago
Listen 3:01It was the first time an award for best classical solo vocal album went to music composed entirely by a Black woman.
5 months ago
Listen 3:24Lang Lang Foundation brings piano lessons to elementary students in 10 Philadelphia schools
Thanks to the renowned concert pianist's foundations Philly second- and third-graders are discovering the piano.
5 months ago
Listen 1:19The meaning of the universe is debated in a premiere by The Crossing choir
Sebastian Currier’s “Mysterium” is based on the husband-and-wife team of scientist Robbert Dijkgraaf and novelist Pia de Jong.
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Kevin Bacon and his brother teamed up with Rock to the Future to dedicate the room after their mother, Philly educator Ruth Bacon.
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Listen 0:58Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools
Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.
5 months ago
Listen 1:15The ultimate Philly-inspired playlist to hype yourself up for an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch
Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Jill Scott and Will Smith are among the Philly legends setting the tone for your Eagles pregame.
5 months ago
Across seven tracks, the keyboardist combines his love for jazz and hip-hop amid soundscapes from everyday life.
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Listen 1:28Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says
The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.
6 months ago
From a childhood dream to leading orchestras: The power of music education
Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.
6 months ago
Listen 1:20Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.
6 months ago
Listen :59Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump’s inauguration events
Other inauguration ceremony performers will include two of the president-elect’s musical favorites, country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
6 months ago