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The Mann presents: Voices of Hope February 19 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Friday, happening 4 times This Black History Month, Black artists from Philadelphia are honoring their heritage and celebrating a hopeful future of unity through musical performances as part of the Mann Center for Performing Arts’ annual Voices of Hope celebration. Voices of Hope will… This Black History Month, Black artists from Philadelphia are honoring their heritage and celebrating a hopeful fut...

Originally published on January 8, 2021 2:28 pm The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Musics Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. Its the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. I dont recall any other artist at the Tiny Desk harmonizing their own introduction, but Philadelphias own Jazmine Sullivan didnt waste a second, greeting us all by flexing those on...

Jazz pianist and Philadelphia native Eric Wortham II, used to sneak out to go to Chris’ Jazz Café as a teen. Coming from a religious household where his parents were preachers didn’t mesh well with their son frequenting jazz clubs but the musician said the venue holds some of his best memories and it’s worth saving. “When I was finally old enough to perform at Chris’ Jazz Café, I was still afraid to get on the stage because the music was just so powerful. I signed...

standing by. >> gunmen who police say kill tleed women at a pennsylvania health club before killing himself. the on-line diary speaks volumes for the possible motive for the rampage. susan candiotti is live in pittsburgh taking that inside the mind of a killer. >> it all unfolded here on "american journal" yesterday. two journalists free and back home with their families. today were asking what life was like in north korea and an emotional reaction from sister lisa ling. how much did p...