Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Hannibal Buress and Eshu Tune Return to the Chicago Stage
Hannibal Buress (and Eshu Tune) return to the city for a part-comedy, part-music show at the Chicago Theatre on Nov. 2 for 312 Comedy Festival. More than a year after his debut musical album as Eshu …
00:30:56 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Channel Seven Taps Into The Perfect Frequency
Emerging Chicago R&B duo Channel Seven has an undeniable talent for making music on the perfect frequency. Coop and Marz, the creative minds behind Channel Seven, sat down with Vocalo mornings host B…
00:33:11 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
The Juju Exchange Brings Their Sonic Rx To Merit Music’s Annual Benefit
Local art school protégés have joined forces to deliver healing music. In a recent radio interview on Vocalo Radio, Chicago-based trio The Juju Exchange sat down with host Nudia Hernandez to share th…
00:37:06 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
The Reel Critic Shares Thoughts On "The Other Black Girl"
Resident film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on “The Other Black Girl,” the television adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris’ novel of the same name. The series focuses on the life of Nella Ro…
00:03:30 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Ine’a J on Her Repertoire of Talents
Ine’a J is a triple threat – singer, “corporate baddie,” and designer. Hailing from Chicago, the young artist released her second EP ‘The Colors’ on Oct. 21. Before the EP’s release, she stopped into…
00:29:13 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
JuJu MinXXX Spreads Self-Love Through Burlesque
JuJu MinXXX is a burlesque performer, advocate for sexual liberation and, at their core, a champion for self-love. They first discovered a love for burlesque performance at 18, when they won a local …
00:07:42 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
The Voice Of The CTA Makes A Stop At Vocalo
You may not know Lee Crooks by name, but if you’ve ever ridden the CTA you’ve definitely heard his voice. Crooks has been the voice of the CTA since 1998 — with his vocals playing on trains since 200…
00:16:06 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Chicago R&B Singer JAAS Returns With “Man Down”
After a two-year hiatus from making music, Chicago singer and songwriter JAAS has returned to its music scene with her new track “Man Down.” While in conversation with Vocalo host Bekoe, JAAS broke d…
00:32:17 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Felix Ames Takes Listeners On A Trip To ‘JENA’
Soul singer Felix Ames sat down with Vocalo hosts Bekoe and Nudia Hernandez ahead of the release of his debut album, JENA. Creating music has been a healing experience for Ames, alongside therapy, an…
00:26:59 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Slow & Low Celebrates Midwestern Lowrider Culture
Slow & Low: Chicago’s Lowrider Festival returns to Navy Pier’s festival hall on Oct. 21. Co-founder Lauren Pacheco stopped by the Vocalo studios to discuss what attendees can expect. Founded in 2011,…
00:10:13 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Director Raven Jackson Discusses 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' with The Reel Critic
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with director Raven Jackson to discuss 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,' a decades-spanning exploration a Black woman's life in Mississippi. The film was recen…
00:03:34 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
GIIIVENS Lights Their Path To Visual Artistry
GIIIVENS is a creative director, installation artist and DJ who creates art to evoke feeling and provide comfort. Over the years, GIIIVENS has produced interactive and immersive art installations and…
00:07:29 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Black Alphabet Film Festival Returns for Its 10th Year
With permanent footprints in Chicago and Cincinnati, the Black Alphabet Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ cinematic artistry and representation. This year’s festival is Oct. 13-15 and …
00:12:52 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest
he 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 11, and will host over 100 feature films and 60 short films through Oct. 22. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to check out a f…
00:03:28 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
Kenya Elan Finds The Humor In Life’s Frustrations
Kenya Elan is a comedian and writer whose brand of humor channels the exasperations of everyday life, and seeks to turn discomfort into laughter. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Elan decided to gi…
00:08:21 |
Thu 12 Oct 2023
SZA Makes A Second Splash At The United Center On SOS Tour
On October 10, Chicago witnessed a sensational performance by SZA, who visited the city for the second time on her SOS tour. Her extended North American tour brought a night filled with emotional dep…
00:04:57 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Chicago Artist ASXA Is A Contemporary R&B “Vibe Deliverer”
Chicago “vibe deliverer” ASXA, formerly known as Asia Monique, is back on the scene after a seven-year hiatus and is reestablishing herself as a contemporary R&B artist. She stopped into the Vocalo s…
00:25:43 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
The Reel Critic Talks the Chicago International Film Festival
The 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct. 11. In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder dives into all the things you need to know before it kicks off. The festiv…
00:04:22 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
The Goods: SZA + Nas, Wu-Tang & De La Soul In Chicago
Vocalo digital producer Morgan Ciocca stopped by the studio to discuss the Oct. 5 edition of The Goods newsletter with afternoons host Nudia Hernandez. Viva Acid, a celebration of Chicago acid house …
00:06:07 |
Thu 05 Oct 2023
Vici Howard Amplifies the Impact of Black & Brown Femme Films
Vici Howard is a writer, filmmaker and the founder of Black & Brown Femme Films, or BFF. A writer since her childhood, Howard returned to her passion for film after raising her family and soon realiz…
00:08:39 |
Thu 05 Oct 2023
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