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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The podcast currently has 784 episodes available.

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September 29, 2023 The Reel Critic Puts A Spotlight On ‘The Super Models’
In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts
on the Apple TV+ series, “The Super Models,” plus a behind-the-scenes conversation
with directors Larissa Bills and Roger Ross Williams. This series dives deeper into
the lives of the supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and
Christy Turlington, documenting their remarkable journeys to their iconic careers.
Often hailed as the “Supers,” these women transcended the world of fashion and left
an indelible mark on the industry.
"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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5min
September 28, 2023 The Goods: Chi Arts Shining Through The Clouds
September 28’s edition of The Goods newsletter features a weekly roundup of
concerts and events to check out, like D2x, Senite and SONNY’s show at Subterranean
on Sep. 28. Grammy nominees Tank & The Bangas is also set to perform this
weekend, hitting the stage Sep. 30 alongside the Chicago Philharmonic at the
Auditorium Theatre. Other notable inclusions are the West Town Art Walk, Filter
Photo Festival, and the final activation of Gary Simmons’ ‘Recapturing Memories of
the Black Ark’ on Sep. 29, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with a lineup of
performances and discussions curated by local artist Sam Thousand. Vocalo digital
producer Morgan Ciocca stopped by the studio to break down this week's newsletter
and included playlist (featuring 17 new releases from September).
The Goods is Vocalo’s weekly arts and culture newsletter, delivering a digest 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,
September 28. It was produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Vocalo by following
us @Vocalo on all platforms.
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6min
September 28, 2023 Octavia Reese Creates Work At The Intersection of Art And Technology
Octavia Reese is a Chicago-based cellist, author, artist, digital
strategist and mother. With many hats in her repertoire, the Logan Square resident
works to create multi-disciplinary works that move listeners to a place of healing.
As a digital health strategist by day and all-around-artist any time after, Reese
combines her scientific background with her classical training to shape her artistic
identity. 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 Octavia Reese, follow her on Instagram at @octaviaaivatco,
and keep up to date with her events at @celloandchill.
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9min
September 26, 2023 Matt Muse's New EP Is "Chicago Decent"
After the release of his new EP ‘So Far, So Decent,’ South Side Chicago
artist and activist Matt Muse stopped by the Vocalo studios to discuss it with
mornings host Bekoe. They also talked about the origins of the Love & Nappyness
haircare drive, his collaboration with Nike, working with fellow Chicago artists and
a new album in the works — which, as the name of his EP alludes, is “so far, so
decent.”
This interview originally aired on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Mornings With Bekoe
on Thursday, September 21. It was edited and produced by Bekoe. Stay up to date with
Matt Muse by following him on Instagram @mattmuse12, and with Love & Nappyness
@loveandnappyness.
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26min
September 22, 2023 The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Million Miles Away'
In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts
and opinions on the film ‘A Million Miles Away.’ The movie tells the true story of
José Hernández (played by Michael Peña) and his dream of becoming a NASA flight
engineer and astronaut. It follows the inspiring journey of Hernández, the son of
immigrant field workers, as he strived to become one of NASA’s few Latino
astronauts. Timing its release with Hispanic Heritage month, ‘A Million Miles Away’
spotlights Latinx achievement in the aerospace field. This film is available on
Amazon Prime Video.
"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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4min
September 21, 2023 The Goods: Listen For (Mostly) Free Weekend Plans!
Writer of Vocalo's The Goods newsletter Morgan Ciocca breaks down the
September 21 email, featuring almost entirely free events like the 17th annual Hyde
Park Jazz Festival on September 23 and 24, which features artists including Meagan
McNeal, Ben LaMar Gay, Junius Paul and more. This weekend is also Goose Island’s 312
Block Party, the Beverly Art Walk and St. Al’s Oktoberfest, plus a “Time Capsule”
event celebrating early ‘90s Chicago featuring Vocalo’s own Jesse De La Peña. Some
not-free things happening this weekend are also the Reeling Film Festival, which
kicks off September 21, and Durand Jones’s show at Bottom Lounge.
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,
September 21. It was edited and produced by Morgan Ciocca. Keep up with Vocalo by
following us @Vocalo on all platforms.
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6min
September 21, 2023 Darius Dennis Uses Change As His Canvas
Darius Dennis is a Chicago-based artist, muralist and the founder of Big
Wall Sign and Mural. In response to the civil unrest and protests against police
brutality in 2020, he created the mural “I Am A Man,” located near the Blue Line in
Wicker Park, which ignited a series of murals to be produced nationwide. His unique
style of recreating Civil Rights era photos on a grand scale is aimed to continue
creating culturally relevant ways to share history. This is what his Chicago sounds
like.
This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To
keep up with Darius Dennis and his work, follow him on Instagram at @72and10.
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7min
September 20, 2023 Add-2 Builds A Haven For Chicago’s Arts Community
Chicago artist-turned-mentor Add-2 stopped by the Vocalo studios to sit
down with mornings host Bekoe and discuss his dedication to supporting the next
generation of the city’s creators. Though he hasn’t released music since 2019’s ‘Jim
Crow the Musical,’ Add-2 has been a strong presence in the Chicago arts community
through his work at Haven Studios, which provides youth with creative resources in a
positive environment. Accompanied by his former mentee Jeremiah Fristoe, he
reflected on the importance of having a mentor, when Obama visited Haven Studios
this spring, and new music in the works.
This interview originally aired on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Mornings With Bekoe
on Thursday, September 7. It was edited and produced by Bekoe. Keep up with Add-2 by
following him on Instagram @add2themc.
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32min
September 15, 2023 The Reel Critic Reviews 'Dumb Money'
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder shares
his thoughts on the new film ‘Dumb Money.’ Often described as a modern-day “David
vs. Goliath” story, ‘Dumb Money’ is based on the true events of the January 2021
GameStop short squeeze, in which everyday people flipped the script on Wall Street
hedge funds and made millions. ‘Dumb Money’ stars Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, Pete
Davidson, America Ferreira, Nick Offerman, Seth Rogen, Vincent D’Onofrio and Anthony
Ramos, and is in theaters now.
"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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4min
September 14, 2023 The Goods: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mexican Independence Day & Art Across Chicago
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.
Writer of the newsletter Morgan Ciocca stopped by the studio to talk with afternoons
host Nudia Hernandez about a few things featured in the September 14 newsletter,
like Corinne Bailey Rae's new album, 'Black Rainbows,' which was informed and
inspired by the archives within Chicago's Stony Island Arts Bank. They also
discussed the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, held on the actual date
for the first time this year, plus the Edgewater Arts Fair, Little Simz at the
Riviera and more.
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,
September 14. It was edited and produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Vocalo by
following us @Vocalo on all platforms.
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