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Bekoe Is What Chicago Sounds Like

Morning host Stephen Bekoe — or just Bekoe — joined Team Vocalo four and a half years ago.

Bekoe’s Top 5 “In Rotation” Picks For May 2024

Bekoe shares five highlights from this month’s rotation refresh.

In Rotation: May 2024

Pictured above: Nia Archives, provided April showered us with good music, leaving May’s “In Rotation” playlist blooming with fresh releases. Team Vocalo combed through dozens of spring submissions for this month’s “In Rotation” adds, featuring repeat artists like Morgan Gold and TheoryMartinX, and big names you should know like Nia Archives and Candi Staton (yes, […]

The Reel Critic: ‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short

Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on new film 'The Fall Guy.'

Jody PrHOEvocative Unapologetically Advocates For Sexual Liberation

Certified sexologist Jody PrHOEvocative discusses her work normalizing conversations about sex.

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The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo 

Voice artist Lee Crooks sits down to give insight into his 25-year role.

The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest

Reggie Ponder discusses four remarkable films he saw at the film festival.

Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’

The alternative hip-hop artist discusses his career and his upcoming project.

WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparities

A new investigation on an Illinois traffic stop act uncovers racial inequities among police traffic stops.

DOMINGOS EN VOCALO

Mon Laferte en Rosemont Theatre: un festejo deslumbrante en el inicio de ‘Autopoiética Tour’

Con un concierto sold-out en Chicago, el pasado jueves Rosemont Theatre fue el punto de encuentro para una noche celebratoria del cumpleaños de la icónica cantautora chilena-mexicana.

Entrevista con Mon Laferte: los universos de ‘Autopoiética’

La cantautora Mon Laferte conversó con Rocío Santos sobre ‘Autopoética’, una de sus obras más versátiles donde amplifica varias temáticas personales y sociales desde el universo pop. Este jueves, Mon Laferte arranca 'Autopoiética Tour' en Chicago.

Entrevista con Helado Negro: “La curiosidad es lo que me guía”

Helado Negro, el músico, productor e ingeniero Roberto Carlos Lange, originario del Sur de la Florida, conversó con Rocío Santos acerca del trasfondo que lo llevó a componer su octavo álbum 'Phasor' (4AD) que presenta en vivo en Chicago este martes 20 de abril en Thalia Hall.

Nueva música: Las rolas by Domingos en Vocalo

Las rolas takes you on a borderless journey to discover the freshest alternative music from the U.S., Latinoamérica and beyond.

CHICAGO MUSIC

Bekoe’s Top 5 “In Rotation” Picks For May 2024

Bekoe shares five highlights from this month’s rotation refresh.

Goalden Chyld Echoes His ‘War Cry’

Chicago rapper Goalden Chyld discussed his new album and more.

Angry Blackmen Reveal ‘The Legend of ABM’

Rap duo Angry Blackmen delve into their origin story and upcoming highlights.

Briahna Gatlin Says PR Is Her Art

Public relations specialist Briahna Gatlin shares her journey in the communications world.

WORLD OF SOUND

In Rotation: May 2024

Pictured above: Nia Archives, provided April showered us with good music, leaving May’s “In Rotation” playlist blooming with fresh releases. Team Vocalo combed through dozens of spring submissions for this month’s “In Rotation” adds, featuring repeat artists like Morgan Gold and TheoryMartinX, and big names you should know like Nia Archives and Candi Staton (yes, […]

Hurray For The Riff Raff Knows ‘The Past Is Still Alive’

Alynda Segarra talks new Hurray For The Riff Raff album.

Amaarae Brings Afropop Energy To Chicago On ‘Fountain Baby’ Tour

Vocalo mornings host Bekoe was in attendance, and said the performance felt like a movie.

Y La Bamba’s Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos On ‘Lucha,’ Mental Health And Queerness

This Sunday, Lee Fields & The Expressions and Y La Bamba are headlining the Metro with local opener Rudy De Anda. Learn more about Y La Bamba's 'Lucha' by listening to Domingos En Vocalo’s conversation with Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos.

CHI SOUNDS LIKE

Bekoe Is What Chicago Sounds Like

Morning host Stephen Bekoe — or just Bekoe — joined Team Vocalo four and a half years ago.

Kenn Cook Jr. Shares His West Side Story

Chicago photographer Kenn Cook Jr. highlights the beauty of his West Side neighbors.

For Monica Trinidad, Art Is Integral To Revolution

Monica Trinidad shares her experience as an artist and activist.

Woolly Mammoth Is Home To The Weird And Wonderful

Adam Rust delves into the marvels that make up Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities.

FILM

The Reel Critic: ‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short

Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on new film 'The Fall Guy.'

Stars Of ‘We Grown Now’ Say The Film is About Hope and Memory

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with ‘We Grown Now’ stars Jurnee Smollett and Blake Cameron James.

The Reel Critic: ‘Challengers’ Is Bold And Commanding

Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the film.

En cartelera: 5 películas para ver en el cierre del Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago

Para este fin de semana, Rocío Santos te comparte cinco películas imperdibles en el cierre del Festival de Cine Latino de Chicago cuya cartelera se proyecta en el cine Landmark Century Centre.

Vocalo Sweet Sixteen: Heavy Rotation

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    179 Deli (with AJ Tracey)

    Bas

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    Airplane Tickets (feat. Swae Lee & Rauw Alejandro)

    Pharrell Williams

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    Ambrosia (feat. Channel Tres)

    Erick the Architect

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    Back On 74

    Jungle

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    Boomerang

    Jamila Woods

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    Eastside Girl (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)

    Vic Mensa

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    Feel The Same

    DRAMA

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    Get Close

    Ari Lennox

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    Gone to the West

    Tkay Maidza, Duckwrth

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    Igual Que Un Ángel (feat. Peso Pluma)

    Kali Uchis

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    Not An Angel

    Tems

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    Someday

    Elmiene

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    That's You

    Lucky Daye

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    Weak for You Love

    Thee Sacred Souls

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    Witchcraft (feat. Robert Glasper)

    Terrace Martin & James Fauntelroy

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    Ya Va Pasar

    Reyna Tropical

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