Music
Celebrating Black joy: The enduring appeal of the Roots Picnic
The Roots hosted the 15th iteration of their iconic Philly music festival with performances from Jill Scott, André 3000 and more.
7 months ago
On "Jill Scott Day," the Grammy Award winner was honored with the unveiling of a 900-square-foot mural that will go up on the school's facade.
7 months ago
Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality
The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.
7 months ago
Listen 1:12Talia 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
Listen 7:58Philly 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.
8 months ago
Listen 0:52For 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.
8 months ago
Listen 9:14Germantown 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.
8 months ago
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
Listen 49:47Love 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
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
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
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
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
Listen 49:50Yo-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
Listen 2:14Mayor 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.
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