Life Grooves

Life Grooves

By Suzanne BiemillerSociety & CultureArtsMusic
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Life Grooves episodes

  • Valarie Allen Finds Joy in Repetition

    Valarie Allen, partner at Ballard Spahr and public finance expert, shares her list of favorite music, including songs by Prince, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder and Barry Manilow.  

    This Life Grooves interview originally aired on GTown Radio, Philadelphia in April 2019.

    1 hr 4 min
  • David Thornburgh Doesn't Deny the Obvious

    Interview with David Thornburgh, leader of Philadelphia's Committee of 70. His song list includes well- and little-known songs by the Allman Brothers, B.B. King, Otis Redding,  Paul Simon, Ralph Sutton and Emmylou Harris.

    First broadcast on GTown Radio, March 23, 2018. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • George Jackson's Gonna Be Alright

    Interview with George Jackson, communications director for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. His favorite song list includes hits by KISS, Rush, Grandmaster Flash, RUN-DMC, Oddisee and Kendrick Lamar.

     First broadcast on GTown Radio, March 9, 2018. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Brian Abernathy Stays Humble and Kind

    Interview with Brian Abernathy, Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia.  His favorite song list includes tunes by Tim McGraw, Sugarland and Harry Chapin.

    This Life Grooves interview originally aired on GTown Radio, Philadelphia on April 13, 2018.

    1 hr 18 min

About Life Grooves

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We all have our list of favorite songs, but what do they say about us? Life Grooves explores Philadelphians’ lives through their favorite music. During each episode, host Suzanne Biemiller interviews…