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Talia Schlanger on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Former ‘World Cafe’ host Talia Schlanger embraces emotional truth in her debut album, ‘Grace for the Going’

Talia Schlanger once interviewed performers for a living — Sting, Lizzo, Macy Gray and Willie Nelson among them. Now she’s on the other side of the microphone.

7 months ago

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Waxahatchee by a tree
Community

Philly Music Fest returns this October with 21 different acts across 7 days

This year’s festival will feature headliners Waxahatchee on Oct. 22 and singer-songwriter Amos Lee on Oct. 24.

7 months ago

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Serban Petrescu and Tatyana Roytshteyn’s younger daughter, Alexandra (9) in this photo at a studio recital, with their older daughter Beatrice playing the piano at Widener University. (Courtesy of Serban Petrescu and Tatyana Roytshteyn)
The Pulse
Science

For scientists, musical giftedness remains an enigma of human biology

Researcher Dawn Merrett at the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research in Montreal is one of many scientists looking for answers.

7 months ago

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Frankie Beverly, Maze
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Germantown street renamed in honor of Philadelphia musical icon

"You guys have taken me and made me what I am today," music legend Frankie Beverly told the crowd at the Dell Music Center.

7 months ago

Vinyl sales are trending with a new age group firing into the trend. Surprise, many don't even own a record player.
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The music industry – from vinyl to AI, native plants and invasive species

AI is disrupting the industry, musicians are making less for their art thanks to streaming services. Join us for a panel on the state of music.

Air Date: May 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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Johnson Cano and Ryan Bradford
Arts & Entertainment

Love in a time of dementia: ‘A Song by Mahler’ combines science and music

A piece of music theater by Marc Neikrug, about the role of music in dementia therapy, makes its Philly premiere.

8 months ago

2 people dressed in costumes on stilts
Arts & Entertainment

Wawa Welcome America Festival aims to have something for all Philadelphians

The festival begins on Juneteenth and runs through July 4 with a star-studded concert and fireworks.

8 months ago

John Faye and Judah Kim
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Asian pop-rock musicians to gather for a slice of Asian American Pie

A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.

8 months ago

MH the Verb, Küf Knotz and Christine Elise performing music
Arts & Entertainment

A free music festival expands to 7 different towns in Bucks and Montgomery counties

After plans for the third Perkasie Porchfest fell through, organizers got in touch with other towns to put together the inaugural BucksMont Bonzeroo music fest on May 11.

8 months ago

dairy cows
Studio 2
Health

Crackdown on Kensington, Bird flu outbreak, Eurovision Song Contest

The avian flu has spread to birds, foxes, sea lions, dairy cows, and a farmworker has been infected. All this is raising concerns about a potential pandemic.

Air Date: May 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Yo-Yo Ma performs
Arts & Entertainment

Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’

The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.

8 months ago

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2026 Director Michael Newmuis
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker’s appointed 2026 director to help Philly shine on global stage

There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.

8 months ago

Hatsune Miku
Community
Billy Penn

Richie’s Café x Hatsune Miku: How a Temple University coffeeshop is collaborating with one of Japan’s biggest virtual stars

Through May 5, the family-owned business is offering a Miku-themed menu, art, and giveaways.

8 months ago

Taylor Swift themed soaps
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift fans mean business with Tortured Poets soap, Eras yarn, Kelce cookies

There is a thriving industry devoted to selling crafty products inspired by Swift's music and style.

8 months ago

The title role of Madame Butterfly in Opera Philadelphia's production is represented by a puppet, voiced and manipulated by Karen Chia-ling Ho.
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s ‘Madame Butterfly’ evades ‘Puccini’s trap’ with an operatic puppet

The short story and opera is both beautiful and a problem. Opera Philadelphia designed a puppet to help it avoid orientalism.

8 months ago

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