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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April 24, 2025 Yukimi embraces the healing nature of sadness on her debut solo album 'For You'
Swedish-American artist Yukimi is the co-founder and vocalist of
Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon. Last month, the musician began a new chapter
with the release of her debut solo album: 'For You' explores "love, loss, feminine
energy and innate resilience" with a fusion of jazz, soul, electronic pop, roots and
hip-hop. The artist stops at Chicago's Thalia Hall tonight on her North American
tour in support of the album. In a conversation with Vocalo, she said fans can
expect a journey through sound and emotion during her show. She also delved into the
easiest ("Sad Makeup") and hardest ("Make Me Whole") songs to record on the project
and the importance of embracing sadness.
This interview originally aired on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Nudia in the
Afternoons on Thursday, April 24. It was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez. It
was edited and mixed by Morgan Ciocca, with production support from Elizabeth Landt.
Keep up with us @vocalo on Instagram and @vocalo.radio on TikTok.
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April 18, 2025 'Sinners' is a cautionary tale through music history
When twin brothers return home to Mississippi for a fresh start, they
uncover something far more evil than what they left behind. Michael B. Jordan stars
as both twins, Smoke and Stack in ‘Sinners,’ alongside Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld
and more. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, the 2025 horror adventure film has
two starkly different halves. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder calls it “a history
lesson, a cautionary tale and a nightmare all at once.”
“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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April 14, 2025 Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’
Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma is not just a musician, but a creative director.
Their new cosmic-themed album, ‘StarX Lover,’ is accompanied by otherworldly visuals
and a new sound Isioma calls “Afropop rock.” Taking inspiration from classic
psychological thrillers, the 2000s pop-punk era and their Nigerian-American roots,
the project is both deeply personal and supernatural.
Isioma sat down with Nudia Hernandez to discuss the making of the album, including
recording the single “Find Some Space” with fellow Chicago musicians, Adan Diaz,
Victor Internet and Brooklynn Skye.
Their North American ‘StarX Lover’ tour launches on April 24, concluding in Chicago
on May 31, 2025 at Lincoln Hall.
This segment was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez. It originally aired on
Vocalo 91.1 FM during Nudia In The Afternoon on Tuesday, April 8. It was edited and
mixed by Morgan Ciocca.
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March 14, 2025 Formerly-DIY venue Bookclub takes over Elbo Room
Bookclub is the new live music venue and community space inside what used
to be the Elbo Room. Begun as a DIY project by high school friends Cam Stacey and
K.O. Weakley in 2021, Bookclub became a legitimate venue earlier this year — and
they’re already booking shows and welcoming neighbors every week. Stacey and Weakley
sat down with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez to discuss Bookclub’s journey and their hopes
for the future.
This segment was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez. It originally aired on
Vocalo 91.1 FM during Nudia In the Afternoons on Wednesday, March 5. It was edited
and mixed by Morgan Ciocca. Find more info on upcoming shows at bookclubchi.com!
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March 07, 2025 'Daughters' is a powerful documentary touching on love, loss and redemption
2024 documentary 'Daughters' follows four young girls as they prepare to
reunite with their fathers for a special Daddy Daughter Dance through a fatherhood
program in a DC jail. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film offers authentic
and vulnerable insight into the lives of families impacted by incarceration.
’Daughters’ is currently available on Netflix, and has a 100% rating on Rotten
Tomatoes.
"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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March 05, 2025 How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
Chicago disco-funk musician and activist Ric Wilson has a personal style
inspired by vintage, his international travels and people he's met across different
eras of his life.
He's performed alongside acts like Chromeo, Black Pumas, DRAMA, Yellow Days and
more. Wilson sat down with Vocalo for our "Getting Dressed" series to talk all
things style, share takeaways from living in London and give us the breakdown of how
he packs for international tours.
This segment was hosted, cut and mixed by Morgan Ciocca. It was engineered and
produced by Dave Miska, and edited by Cassie Walker Burke. Special thanks to Mendy
Kong and Jessica Martens. Keep up with Vocalo @vocalo on most platforms, and
subscribe to our newsletter at wbez.org/vocalo-thegoods.
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February 27, 2025 An Oscars breakdown with The Reel Critic
With the 97th Academy Awards rapidly approaching on March 2, Reggie “The
Reel Critic” Ponder paid a visit to the Vocalo studio to help us break down the
races and films we need to look out for. He gave us his take on the film he thinks
will claim Best Picture, plus his predictions for Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor,
Supporting Actress, Director and more. He also highlighted what he feels was the
biggest snub this year, and his feelings about some standout movie scores. Keep up
with Reggie Ponder @TheReelCritic on most platforms.
This segment originally aired on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Nudia in the Afternoons
on Wednesday, Feb. 26. It was hosted and produced by Nudia Hernandez, and was edited
and mixed by Morgan Ciocca.
Keep up with Vocalo @vocalo on most platforms, and subscribe to The Goods newsletter
for a weekly film recommendation (and more) every week at wbez.org/vocalo-thegoods.
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February 25, 2025 Melanin, Roots, and Culture returns to celebrate Black History Month at the Music Box Theatre
Yearly film series Melanin, Roots, and Culture celebrates Black stories and
filmmakers at the Music Box Theatre, wrapping up tonight with “Life Within The Lens”
— a short film screening showcasing Chicago creators. Other featured films included
‘The Woman King,’ ‘Here and Now’ and more. Film programmer Tyler Michael Balentine
discussed the series with Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder. Find more information at
musicboxtheatre.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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February 25, 2025 'Captain America: Brave New World' is about "redemption, revenge and renewal"
In this latest Marvel Studios offering, Steve Wilson — previously the
Falcon, now the new Captain America — finds himself in the middle of an
international incident after meeting with president Thaddeus Ross, and must foil a
malevolent global plot before it’s too late. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says
the new installment of the ‘Captain America’ franchise is worth the watch, but feels
the writers were “unable to make it iconic” — though they set the stage for
something bigger in the future.
"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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February 20, 2025 Black Alphabet celebrates Black and queer stories with a mini film fest at Center on Halsted
Nonprofit Black Alphabet and Center on Halsted present a Black History
Month Mini Film Festival this Saturday, Feb. 22, celebrating Black and queer stories
at the LGBTQ+ community hub with several short film screenings and a brief talkback.
Organizer Joshua X. Miller of Black Alphabet stopped by Vocalo to discuss the film
fest and its mission with host Nudia Hernandez, and we heard from filmmakers Gio
Johnson and Kin Marie about their featured works. Find more info at
blackalphabet.org.
This segment originally aired on Vocalo 91.1 FM on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It was hosted
and produced by Nudia Hernandez, and it was edited and mixed by Morgan Ciocca.
Keep up with more Chicago happenings by subscribing to The Goods weekly arts and
culture newsletter at wbez.org/vocalo-thegoods
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