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Local writer Rachel Beanland traces four real-life characters, who tell a bigger story about early America, in this historical novel.
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Catching up with the drummer, academic, and fixture of the Richmond scene about old friends and next steps ahead of his term at Francis Marion University in South Carolina. -
Longtime local favorites NO BS! Brass Band describe their signature riff on jazz and funk as the “Richmond sound” – a blend of influences that ranges from church music and Wynton Marsalis to Led Zeppelin, treasured film soundtracks, and more. Ahead of the release of their upcoming album Undying (June 22), members Reggie Pace and Bryan Hooten and I caught up about what makes Richmond unique and how the city has influenced their sound.
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Ian Stewart interviews multiple Grammy-award winning producer Sebastian Krys, who’s resume includes Shakira, J-Lo,Gloria Estafan and, let me check my notes–oh yeah, my hero Elvis Costello.
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World Music Show host Ian Stewart speaks with Malian blues guitarist Vieux Farka Toure about improvising, his father Ali Farka Toure and his next album. Ian also interviews documentary filmmaker Ian Campbell about his film “Vieux de Niafunké.”
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National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Hear how these Hispanic Virginians are working to enrich the communities they serve.
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Since March is Women’s History Month and mixed in the month was also International Women’s Day, I’ve decided to interview some amazing female musicians who also happen to be dedicated to battling issues of social injustice through their music and through their actions. My mini-series is called “Activism in Music.”
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Tim Perry Sr. and Pam Smith speak about the history of America and racial injustice in the country.
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Hear from Virginians who participated in StoryCorps' One Small Step and reached across the political aisle for a conversation.
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Charlie Bryan Jr. and Drew Cleveland share major events that have helped shape their life.
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Two mothers talk politics, monuments and what it's like to raise a kid with mental health issues.
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For more than fifteen years, Conjunto Guantanamo has blended the traditional music of Cuba with the energy of New York’s bustling Latin scene. Bandleader Ulises Beato talks about the experiences that led him to forming the group and how the band arrived at their infectious style of Afro Cuban Music. -
With a mixture of ancient storytelling and fantasy, Scottish musician Julie Fowlis bridges the many traditions of Gaelic music and turns them into a living culture that transcends generations. This year she makes her first appearance at the Richmond Folk Festival.
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Roberto Roldan sits down with Amanda Chase, the incumbent Republican running for re-election in Virginia's 11th Senate District.
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VPM's Phil Liles recently spoke with author Ann Marie Hancock about her book "You Can’t Drive Your Car to Your Own Funeral" documenting her journey caring for her mother who had terminal cancer.
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Ben Paviour sits down with Garrison Coward, the Republican challenger for Delegate in Virginia's 68th District.Transcript:Ben Paviour: From VPM, I'm Ben…
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Ben Paviour sits down with Dawn Adams, the incumbent Democratic candidate for Delegate in Virginia's 68th District.
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Music Producer and author Ian Brennan's new book "Silenced by Sound-the Music Meritocracy Myth" is about the inequities in the music publishing. Many musicians are not heard because of the over saturation of mediocre super stars who take up money that could be used for other artists.
