Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Photographer Eric Strom Captures Chicago History In Real Time
Chicago photographer Eric Strom is co-founder of GilterGuts and a self-proclaimed archivist. By creating distinctive photo booths and a supportive environment, Strom is able to capture more than a go…
00:08:41 |
Thu 04 May 2023
Dreamer Isioma Finds Intergalactic Freedom On ‘Princess Forever’
Known for their blend of multiple genres and their infectious intergalactic energy, Chicago artist Dreamer Isioma released their sophomore full-length album ‘Princess Forever’ on April 21. Shortly af…
00:17:44 |
Mon 01 May 2023
“The Reel Critic” Reviews ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
“The Reel Critic” takes a trip to Neverland this week as he reviews David Lowery’s new adaptation of a Disney classic in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy.’ The film stars Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell, Jude Law as C…
00:03:06 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
Mayadet Patitucci Cruz Is Healing Chicago Through The Youth
Activist, community leader and advocate, Mayadet Patitucci Cruz is passionate about giving back to under-resourced and LGBTQ+ communities. Through organizing, community engagement and program managem…
00:07:56 |
Thu 27 Apr 2023
Tamar Mitchell Is Bringing SAMO Back
Chicago singer and songwriter Tamar Mitchell wants to make music that shares something different. With a theater background and fundamental education in music arrangement and composition, Mitchell us…
00:12:48 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Reggie Ponder Discusses CineYouth Festival With Program Director Celeste Wong
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with CineYouth Festival program manager Celeste Wong to discuss the festival’s 18th iteration. Presented by the Chicago International Film Festival, this year…
00:06:00 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Beau Is Afraid’
From the writer and director of 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' Ari Aster and led by multi-Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix comes this new-era horror comedy 'Beau Is Afraid.' Hear Reggie “The…
00:02:48 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
Painting Outside The Lines With Damiane Nickles
Formerly Brooklyn, now Chicago-based visual artist Damiane Nickles experiments with canvas painting, collages and other mediums, exploring the relationship between form, texture and color in his piec…
00:07:16 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
D2x Tests His Musical Limits Beyond ‘The Color Blue’
Chicago rapper D2x has taken his growth journey through music to a new level. Consistently pushing himself out of his comfort zone to try new ways to enhance his sound, he is dedicated to the growth …
00:26:30 |
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Aksel Finds Magic In Sharing Stories Through Music
Chicago artist Aksel is proud to share music that audiences can move or relax to. He is inspired by the sound of reggaeton to create a more urban sound in the Latin music genre. In a sit-down intervi…
00:08:06 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Air: Courting A Legend'
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder discusses ‘Air: Courting A Legend,’ the new film detailing Sonny Vaccaro and Nike’s 1984 pursuit of NBA rookie Michael Jordan for a …
00:03:01 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Lydia Homes: For Each Other
Corin Love was given the opportunity to tour and meet the staff at Lydia Homes – a non-profit organization housing children whose current home environment is not safe. In witnessing and admiring the …
00:09:24 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Vintage Shop:Time Hop
Hey! Let’s go vintage shopping! Tour and explore the Chicago vintage marketplace and clothing store scene with Elizia Artis. Get rad industry knowledge from some of the best vendors in the game, and …
00:08:59 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: We’re Not Going Anywhere
From Maria Acosta: People can change their minds. Lies can be unlearned, because change comes from within. Fabricating fear to scapegoat and wield control is Humanity 101. This community is grappling…
00:09:06 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Windy Blessings
Elizabeth Rodriguez presents a blend of Chicago native and non-native Chicagoan perspectives on living in Wicker Park over the years, to classic city nostalgia and navigating in the city as a whole. …
00:09:22 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Bards Against the Regime
Looking to connect more deeply with her cultural identity through music, Shifra Rapoport embarks on a journey seeking Russian folk music in Chicago with her mom while exploring their connection and t…
00:09:46 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Que viva la Discount Mall / Long Live the Discount Mall
Jessica Barajas brings listeners a story of adversity and resilience in Little Village. Learn about how this community continues to come together to fight off gentrification and demand respect in the…
00:07:19 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: A Short History of Thalia Hall
Thalia Hall is a Chicago landmark built in 1892, once again functioning as a facilitator of the arts after being closed for decades. To understand the history of the building, Ryan Ehresman sits down…
00:08:23 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Swift Transitions: A Black Church Nears Its End
Elisa Williams explores how Black churches across the city of Chicago have been facing the same dilemma for years: to close, or to soldier on with the hope for a better, more stable tomorrow? And at …
00:08:35 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
For Lucy Angel Camarena, Cultural Heritage Is The Foundation For A Better Chicago
Entrepreneur, proud Chicagoan and first-generation Mexican American Lucy Angel Camarena was inspired by her heritage to create several organizations highlighting and supporting Little Village. She ow…
00:07:16 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
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