Chicago rapper and producer Saba has recently released a new album that made many “best of 2016” lists. Jill Hopkins spoke with the young Chicagoan about “Bucket List Project,” reppin the Austin neighborhood as well as how youth organizations such as Young Chicago Authors and YOUmedia have impacted his writing and his sound.
Chicago rapper and producer Saba has recently released a new album that made many “best of 2016” lists. Jill Hopkins spoke with the young Chicagoan about “Bucket List Project,” reppin Austin neighborhood as well as how youth organizations such as Young Chicago Authors have impacted his writing and his sound.
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This week, we helped host Richard Steele celebrate his 75th birthday.
For the celebration, we were joined by music icons:
• Mavis Staples
• Gene Chandler
Plus, after everything that the City of Chicago has been through this year, we thought we’d do Chicago a favor and suggest a few resolutions for the City.
For that discussion, we were joined by:
• Ben Joravsky, reporter with the Chicago Reader
• Monroe Anderson, veteran journalist and commentator
• John W. Fountain, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times
And, finally, Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery joined us (cake in tow) to talk about building a sweet empire from the ground up.The Barber Shop Show airs Sundays at 9am on Vocalo 91.1FM. You can also stream live at vocalo.org. In addition, the show rebroadcasts on Sundays at 3pm on WBEZ 91.5FM.
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Sr. Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza returns witha review of Chance The Rapper x Jeremih’s recent collaboration - a Hip Hop Christmas album “Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama”
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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Christian Piccolini is the co-founder of the nonprofit peace advocacy organization, Life After Hate, and the author of “Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead.” In his life he has witnessed and participated in the kinds of acts of hate that used to toil in the shadows. But now, as a reformed member of one of the most prominent White supremacist groups in the country, he says the same behavior he used to see performed by people wearing swastikas and waving confederate flags, are now done by people in suits and ties right out in the open.
Christian’s Life After Hate group aims to help former Haters learn how they can be agents of change to stop hate themselves. He joined Jill Hopkins on this week’s Peace Council.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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A WBEZ review of Chicago police data shows that there were 41 shootings in 2016 in which a young child was wounded or killed. Of the 41 shootings involving victims aged 13 or younger, police have made an arrest in just 3 cases. WBEZ producer and criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith spoke with Jill Hopkins on The AMp about that review and shared a perspective from a family that has lived this statistic.
Link to the original report: www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/vi…-b456-27f8d7b84084
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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Veronica Arreola is professional feminist, owner of the blog, Viva la Feminista, and Director of UIC’S new office to promote Latino/a science students. Claudia Garcia-Rojas is the Co-Director of the Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls and Young Women.
They joined Jill Hopkins on this week’s Council of Feminist Thought to talk about an article Claudia contributed to on Fusion.net where notable activists share their 2017 feminist resolutions.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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Johndalyn Armstrong and Liz Radford are two of the organizers of the Women’s March on Chicago, taking place January 21st. People from all over the Midwest will be descending on Grant Park to voice their concerns about women’s issues as Donald Trump takes office. Johndalyn and Liz spoke with Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp about why they wanted to start a march closer to home, instead of going to DC, some of the criticism the movement has received, and what people can expect when they arrive at the Petrillo Music Shell.
Johndalyn and Liz are inviting Vocalo users to submit a march song to be added to the playlist during the event. You can email the song to info(@)womens121marchonchicago.org
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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In “East Texas Hot Links”, a play by Eugene Lee, seven strong willed neighbors join forces to protect one of their own. The year is 1955, and times are changing in the Jim Crow South.We talked about the play, and how some of its themes connect with today’s realities.
Host Richard Steele was joined by:
• “East Texas Hot Links” director Ron OJ Parson, and
• Alfred Wilson, who plays Columbus Frye
Then, we revisited a story of learning to heal through the art of Latin drumming. Plus, we heard about an artist learning to push forward towards her dreams. For those stories, we were joined by Vocalo Storrytelling Workshop Alumni:
• Brittney Leanne Williams
• Gloria Guaderrama
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Comedian Rebecca O'Neal has hosted so many stand up comedy shows in Chicago that WCIU gave her her own show. The debut episode of One Night Stand Up premieres at 9 PM and then again at midnight on The U. She joined Jill Hopkins on the AMp to talk about comedy in Chicago and what she looks to do with her new show.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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Sr. Hip Hop Correspondent Gabe Mendoza joined Jill Hopkins on the AMp to close out the year with a review of the newly dropped Run The Jewels 3 album.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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On this week’s installment of the Barber Shop Show, we heard host Richard Steele’s 2005 conversation with Sam Chatman. Sam is credited as one of the key people who has helped to build the “Chicago Stepper” sound and culture for decades.
Then, as a follow-up to a recent program, we heard about a grassroots effort to supply healthy, local food to residents of South Shore. For that conversation, we were joined by:
• Fred Carter
• Dr. Jifunza Wright
• Akin Carter
The Barber Shop Show airs Sundays at 9am on Vocalo 91.1FM. You can also stream live at vocalo.org. In addition, the show rebroadcasts on Sundays at 3pm on WBEZ 91.5FM.
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Chicago band Hemmingbirds have been known for creating infectious power indie rock tunes for the last 6 years. Recently the band announced their dissolution and a final show taking place 12/29 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago.
Front man Yoo Soo spoke with Jesse Menendez about their journey as a band, what led them to make the decision to disband as well as some hints at his future musical endeavors.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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2016 has been a doozy of a year for all of us newshounds and pop culture heads. This morning we revisited some of the most engaging stories of the year (curve ball, surprises, tragedies and successes) with Friday host of WBEZ’s The Morning Shift, and of the Making Oprah podcast Jenn White.
The Morning AMp airs M-F 8-10 AM on 91.1 FM (CHI) / 89.5 FM (NWI) and streaming at www.vocalo.org
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