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91.1 FM CHI, 89.5 FM NWI
This is what Chicago sounds like.
91.1 FM CHI, 89.5 FM NWI
Chicago musician and activist Ric Wilson sat down for our “Getting Dressed” series to break down his internationally-inspired style and share his tour wardrobe secrets. Rule one? Be “dance-ready.”
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How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
The locally rooted, globe-trotting musician and activist shares his wardrobe secrets. Rule one: Be "dance-ready."
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March 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Chicago musician and activist Ric Wilson sat down for our “Getting Dressed” series to break down his internationally-inspired style and share his tour wardrobe secrets. Rule one? Be “dance-ready.”
www.wbez.org/vocalo/2025/...
www.wbez.org/vocalo/2025/...
Rest in peace, Roberta Flack ❤️ pictured here after winning the Grammy for her record, "Killing Me Softly With His Song," in 1974 (via @apnews.com)
February 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Rest in peace, Roberta Flack ❤️ pictured here after winning the Grammy for her record, "Killing Me Softly With His Song," in 1974 (via @apnews.com)
Time for an #InRotation refresh: TUNE IN at 2 pm & 4 pm CST to hear new music adds from #meh, #Carson, #IneaJ, #SophiaBromberg and #DJRebizzle 📻💐 91.1 FM, Vocalo.org/player (or listen now on our Spotify)
February 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Time for an #InRotation refresh: TUNE IN at 2 pm & 4 pm CST to hear new music adds from #meh, #Carson, #IneaJ, #SophiaBromberg and #DJRebizzle 📻💐 91.1 FM, Vocalo.org/player (or listen now on our Spotify)
Just announced: #SuenosFestival is back for year 4 with #DONOMAR, #GrupoFrontera, weekend #Grammy winner #Shakira and #PesoPluma. Passes sold out in 5 days last year — they go on sale this Thursday.
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
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Shakira, Peso Pluma to headline Sueños Festival 2025
The festival returns to Chicago’s Grant Park over Memorial Day Weekend, with tickets on sale Thursday.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just announced: #SuenosFestival is back for year 4 with #DONOMAR, #GrupoFrontera, weekend #Grammy winner #Shakira and #PesoPluma. Passes sold out in 5 days last year — they go on sale this Thursday.
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
Songwriter and producer #IanFitchuk is up for #ProducerOfTheYear at this weekend's #GRAMMYs, after working on projects including #Beyonce 's #CowboyCarter. We heard from Ian about his Chicago roots and why he uses real instruments in his production style.
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This Chicago-rooted producer is up for a Grammy for working with Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves
Ian Fitchuk says the Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year came as a surprise, despite having two awards already.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Songwriter and producer #IanFitchuk is up for #ProducerOfTheYear at this weekend's #GRAMMYs, after working on projects including #Beyonce 's #CowboyCarter. We heard from Ian about his Chicago roots and why he uses real instruments in his production style.
www.wbez.org/vocalo/2025/...
www.wbez.org/vocalo/2025/...
#Chicago 's #KhaliyahX doesn't wait for an occasion to get dressed. For our new #GettingDressed series, the independent #R&B artist broke down her "fun," "chic" and "random" personal style and the intersection between #music and #fashion.
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
Chicago R&B singer Khaliyah X on building a ‘fun, chic and random’ personal style
The rising Chicago musician, whose debut album made a splash last year, finds joy in building her look.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#Chicago 's #KhaliyahX doesn't wait for an occasion to get dressed. For our new #GettingDressed series, the independent #R&B artist broke down her "fun," "chic" and "random" personal style and the intersection between #music and #fashion.
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
www.wbez.org/music/2025/0...
On Sunday #Chicago #hiphop artist #CassiusTae takes over #Schubas to help close out #TNKfest. He gave Vocalo a preview of what fans can expect, and let us in on some secrets to freestyling ...
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Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’
The hip-hop artist will close the popular Tomorrow Never Knows Fest with songs from his 2024 album Moments In Desire.
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January 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On Sunday #Chicago #hiphop artist #CassiusTae takes over #Schubas to help close out #TNKfest. He gave Vocalo a preview of what fans can expect, and let us in on some secrets to freestyling ...
www.wbez.org/culture-the-...
www.wbez.org/culture-the-...
#Chicago musician #Senite took over Evanston's #Space last night with a stacked lineup of local music. But first, she sat down with Vocalo to discuss new music in the works and how she balances artistic versatility. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Clz...
Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre
Vocalo Radio · Episode
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January 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#Chicago musician #Senite took over Evanston's #Space last night with a stacked lineup of local music. But first, she sat down with Vocalo to discuss new music in the works and how she balances artistic versatility. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Clz...
Looking for #concert plans to fill your calendars during these frozen #Chicago months? We've got you covered with 10 shows playing local stages before April (!!!) — like #ToroyMoi, #JorjaSmith, #Senite, #MOYANA and more ...
vocalo.org/10-chicago-c...
vocalo.org/10-chicago-c...
10 Chicago-area concerts to fill your 2025 calendar
We’ve got your concert plans covered … at least, until April.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Looking for #concert plans to fill your calendars during these frozen #Chicago months? We've got you covered with 10 shows playing local stages before April (!!!) — like #ToroyMoi, #JorjaSmith, #Senite, #MOYANA and more ...
vocalo.org/10-chicago-c...
vocalo.org/10-chicago-c...