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Music and advocacy often go hand in hand. However, neo-soul and funk group, Bassel and The Supernaturals have blended both into one mission. In preparation for their upcoming show in town on November 12th, two of the group’s members, Bassel Almadani and Joe Rangel, sat down with Josh Johnson to discuss their music and its ties to the on-going issues in Syria…

The Florida wilderness is vast, diverse, and, at times, mysterious. Many who venture out into the expansive swamps, forests, and waterways of the state will return having seen creatures that were previously unknown to them, and potentially unknown in general. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Documentarian and Skunk Ape expert, Stacey Brown, to find out what might be lurking out in the wild…

Public art has been heavily discussed over recent years, as many debate whether pieces such as murals are beautification or gentrification. Everyone recognizes the immense skill and confidence required to showcase your work at such a viewable level but is there more to the conversation? Josh Johnson is sitting down with local muralist, Michael Crowne, to find out more…

Photography has become one of the most accessible forms of art in the world. The smartphone put a camera in everyone’s pocket and ever since the number of photos taken has risen exponentially. But what are the differences between a hobbyist and a professional, and what can a beginner learn from someone who has been shooting for years. Josh Johnson is talking with a local photographer about the different types of photography and the journey to finding your own personal style…

Contra dancing is a form of folk dance that consists of many couples forming long lines and progressing down the line, moving from couple to couple. These events are social in nature, and do not require you to attend with a partner. Tom is About Town with members of the Tallahassee Contra Dance Group, to discuss the modern practice of their folk tradition.

Hulaween is a music festival being held at the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park from October 30th to November 2nd, with a lineup filling three full days. Afrobeta is a Miami-based electro-pop duo, and one of the performers at this year’s festival. Josh Johnson sat down with one of the members to discuss the upcoming music fest and their celebrated catalog

The Experience Asia Festival is an event that celebrates and honors the diversity of Asian and Asian Pacific cultures. The festival features performances, demonstrations, cuisine, crafts, and more. This is the 22nd annual event that is put on every year by the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee. Josh Johnson sat down for a conversation with one of the festival organizers, Aurora Hansen, to learn more about this year’s event…

Live music is an important part of any city’s atmosphere. The musicians, the number of venues, the genres, and more all go into the local cultural identity. Tallahassee has a long and storied history of music, but some folks may notice that a number of classic venues have closed in the past few years. Josh Johnson is sitting down with two members of the Pharaohs of Funk, Kirk Gavin & Aaron Watson (a.k.a. the Tallahassee Horns), to discuss the state of live music in the capital city…

It’s been a rocky past few years for the film industry, and theaters have been some of the hardest hit. Tallahassee’s own Regal Cinemas location was closed last December amid struggles to fill seats and showtimes. FSU film school went on to purchase the theater, giving it a second life. But what does the future of the movies and the cinema in Tallahassee look like? Josh Johnson is sitting down with film critic and Tallahassee film festival Artistic Director, Steve Dollar to find out…

Music is one of the oldest human traditions, since the first caveman blew through a hollow stick or slammed his hands down on what would evolve into the drum. Until the advent of recording equipment, music was always performed live. We are now living in a time of instantaneous music sharing, with services like Apple Music and Spotify, but some music lovers are holding onto more antiquated tech. Tom Flanigan is About Town talking with Vinyl record fans about their love of music and the way they enjoy it.