Music
Philadelphia Orchestra to premiere ‘Songs for Murdered Sisters’
The song cycle was created in response to an intimate partner killing spring in Canada in 2015.
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The debut concert of the newly restored pipe organ at the Church of the Gesu evokes a 1903 papal ruling for the soul of Catholicism.
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Where to eat in Philly right now, Low Cut Connie’s rock & roll, stars of Hamilton
We count down the most essential restaurants in our region with food critic Craig Laban. Plus, musical interviews with Philly band Low Cut Connie -- and the cast of Hamilton.
Air Date: December 26, 2024 12:00 pm
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The future museum of the musical theater writer in Doylestown gets a second infusion of state money.
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The all-time great holiday movie debate
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2024 1:00 pm
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OperaDelaware offers salaried positions, helping reshape artists’ careers and making opera more accessible to the community.
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Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances
“Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music" will broadcast live on NBC in January and become available to stream on Peacock.
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Opera Philadelphia lifts voices at Broad Street Love
The Harmonious Communities program formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness.
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The new Kansas bassist also teaches music to adults with disabilities in West Philly
Dan McGowan, of South Jersey, has been tapped to be the newest member of Kansas. He’s keeping his day job at Inglis House.
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New book shows how MF DOOM came to Philly and found a creative home among misfits
The biography “The Chronicles of DOOM” features a chapter of the elusive rapper’s life spent recording with the artists of Space 1026.
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WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Over the past 60 years, it was hard to find someone in the music, television or movie industries who did not have some connection to Jones.
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Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey among those expected at Harris campaign concert on Ben Franklin Parkway
Kamala Harris' campaign is hosting the concert, which is set to begin 5 p.m. Monday. Ricky Martin, The Roots and the vice president are also expected to attend.
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Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton hits the Philly stage
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.
Air Date: November 1, 2024 12:00 pm
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Road closures, parking restrictions for Harris-Walz concert on Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
Performers have not yet been announced for Monday's concert in Philadelphia, but Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend.
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