Vocalo Radio

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Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM is Chicago’s only NPR Music affiliate and only Urban Alternative station — the first of its kind in the country. We strive to highlight and uplift artists and changemakers brea

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October 13, 2023 The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest
he 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 11,
and will host over 100 feature films and 60 short films through Oct. 22. Reggie “The
Reel Critic” Ponder got to check out a few screenings, and breaks down four films
from the festival in this week’s segment. He discusses 'Bike Vessel,' 'Departing
Seniors,' 'All Happy Families' and 'We Grown Now.' For more information on the
festival and a full list of films, visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
"The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter
and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
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October 12, 2023 Kenya Elan Finds The Humor In Life’s Frustrations
Kenya Elan is a comedian and writer whose brand of humor channels the
exasperations of everyday life, and seeks to turn discomfort into laughter. Just
before the COVID-19 pandemic, Elan decided to give comedy a shot and has loved it
ever since. Now, as a cast member of the Lincoln Lodge, she has found encouragement
and support to continue crafting her comedic style. This is what her Chicago sounds
like.
This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To
stay tuned on more from Kenya Elan, follow her on Instagram @kenya_elan.
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October 11, 2023 SZA Makes A Second Splash At The United Center On SOS Tour
On October 10, Chicago witnessed a sensational performance by SZA, who
visited the city for the second time on her SOS tour. Her extended North American
tour brought a night filled with emotional depth and music brilliance to the United
Center once again. Vocalo Radio’s Nudia Hernandez attended, and brought listeners
the full scoop.
This segment originally aired live during Nudia In The Afternoons on Wednesday, Oct.
11 on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM. It was edited and produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up
with Nudia by following her on Instagram @nudiaonair, and follow SZA @sza.
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October 09, 2023 Chicago Artist ASXA Is A Contemporary R&B “Vibe Deliverer”
Chicago “vibe deliverer” ASXA, formerly known as Asia Monique, is back on
the scene after a seven-year hiatus and is reestablishing herself as a contemporary
R&B artist. She stopped into the Vocalo studios to discuss her upbringing and
new projects. In conversation with Vocalo’s morning host Bekoe, she broke down her
transformative journey of self-discovery, and hinted at a new single and more live
performances on the horizon.
This segment originally aired live during Mornings With Bekoe on Tuesday, September
26 on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM. It was edited and produced by Bekoe. Keep up with ASXA
by following her on Instagram at @whoisasxa.
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26min
October 06, 2023 The Reel Critic Talks the Chicago International Film Festival
The 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct. 11. In
this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder dives into all the things you
need to know before it kicks off. The festival will run from October 11 to October
22, and is set to feature more than 100 films and 60 short films from across the
world. Discover the wide variety of film categories, including stories centered
around women, LGBTQ+ themes, comedy and a spotlight on the Black experience under
the “Black Perspectives” banner. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down a few
films featured at the festival and more that attendees can expect going into this
year’s CIFF. Visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com for more information and
tickets.
"The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter
and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
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October 05, 2023 The Goods: SZA + Nas, Wu-Tang & De La Soul In Chicago
Vocalo digital producer Morgan Ciocca stopped by the studio to discuss the
Oct. 5 edition of The Goods newsletter with afternoons host Nudia Hernandez. Viva
Acid, a celebration of Chicago acid house and rave culture, is back this week and
weekend with in-person workshops, DJ sets, conversations through Oct. 8, plus
exclusive mixes spinning on Vocalo’s 5 O’Clock Mix Oct. 4, 5 and 6. On Oct. 8,
Wu-Tang, Nas and special guest De La Soul are bringing the N.Y. State of Mind tour
to the United Center (shoutout to our giveaway winners!), and on Oct. 10 SZA is at
the same venue for the second U.S. run of her SOS tour. Also this weekend, Black
& Brown Femme Films showcases six filmmakers at the Music Box Theatre on Oct.
7.
The Goods is Vocalo’s weekly arts and culture newsletter, delivering a roundup of
music, arts, culture and community events to your inbox every Thursday. Subscribe
now to receive next week’s edition at Vocalo.org.
This segment originally aired on 91.1 FM during Nudia In The Afternoons on Thursday,
Oct. 5. It was edited and produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Vocalo by
following us @Vocalo on all platforms.
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October 05, 2023 Vici Howard Amplifies the Impact of Black & Brown Femme Films
Vici Howard is a writer, filmmaker and the founder of Black & Brown
Femme Films, or BFF. A writer since her childhood, Howard returned to her passion
for film after raising her family and soon realized how challenging it is to get
accepted into a film festival. Through her belief that all filmmakers should have a
platform to show their work, BFF was born. BFF is an all-encompassing celebration of
films created by Black and brown femme filmmakers, with an upcoming showcase set for
October 7 at the Music Box Theatre. This is what her Chicago sounds like.
This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To
stay tuned on more from Vivi Howard, follow @vicihoward on Instagram, and to keep up
with Black & Brown Femme Films, follow @ black_and_brown_femme_films.
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9min
October 03, 2023 Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’
North Carolina-based hip-hop artist and rapper Pat Junior visited the
Vocalo studio to discuss the turning point in his career, and how his marriage has
inspired his artistry throughout the making of his new album. The project, Grill
Talk Mixtape, Vol. 1, is set to release October 4 and is inspired by his freestyle
series “Grill Talk.”
This segment originally aired live during Mornings With Bekoe on Friday, September
22 on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM. It was edited and produced by Bekoe. Keep up with Pat
Junior by following him on Instagram at @iampatjunior.
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October 02, 2023 Micah Collier On ‘Becoming’ A Fresh Voice In Chicago Jazz
Micah Collier’s journey as a bassist and composer is uncovered in his debut
album, ‘Becoming,’ released September 15. Born into a musical family, Collier’s
roots run deep in Chicago where jazz is the heart of the city. His career as a
musician started at 16, inspired by the jazz community surrounding him. Collier’s
album encompasses his artistic evolution, and challenges conventional jazz norms
through his embrace of non-traditional elements.
In conversation with Vocalo’s Ayana Contreras, Collier shares how he is moved by his
passion for groove and hopes to redefine the sound of jazz in a city known for its
rich musical heritage.
This segment originally aired live on Tuesday, September 26 on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM.
It was edited and produced by Ayana Contreras. Keep up with Micah Collier by
following him on Instagram at @__micahalec.
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September 29, 2023 WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparity
Two decades after the Traffic Stop Statistical Study Act was enacted in
Illinois, WBEZ and Investigative Project on Race and Equity shed light on the
reality of traffic stops in their three-part investigation, “Profiled: The State of
Traffic Stops in Illinois.” WBEZ data editor Matt Kiefer and WBEZ reporter Michael
Liptrot sat down with Vocalo afternoon host Nudua Hernandez to discuss the findings.
After analyzing over 42 million traffic stop records, the collaborative project
revealed ongoing bias and racial disparities within the state. Dig more into the
story at WBEZ.org.
This segment originally aired live on Thursday, September 28 during Nudia In The
Afternoons on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM. It was edited by Nudia Hernandez and produced by
Ayana Contreras. For more from WBEZ, follow them @WBEZ on Instagram.
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