Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Jordan Ratliff Is Bringing A New Wave Of Theater To Chicago
Chicago director and theatrical story-builder Jordan Ratliff uses his love for theater to create new perspectives for audience members, amplifying stories not often found in the spotlight. Ratliff fo…
00:06:50 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
Galaxy Francis Talks Name Change, "The Shining" On Vocalo
After the premiere of his new single “The Shining” on Vocalo, multi-hyphenate Chicago artist Galaxy Francis, formerly known as L.A. VanGogh, stopped by the Vocalo studios to sit down with morning hos…
00:28:56 |
Wed 08 Mar 2023
Michael Liptrot And Ald. Rossana Rodríguez Sanchez Discuss Mayoral Race On Vocalo
Chicago’s city elections were held on Feb. 28, narrowing down the nine mayoral candidates in the running to two — Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas — who will advance to the runoffs April 4. Michael Li…
00:20:01 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
LoveFound: The Altar
“LoveFound” is a new series from Vocalo focusing on stories of Chicagoans finding love in all its forms. This segment of “LoveFound,” features Jasmine as she longed for a spiritual connection during …
00:08:45 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
The Reel Critic Casts His Votes For The Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are coming up — and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is here to break down some of his picks! Hear what films, actresses, actors and directors Reggie thinks should take home the gol…
00:02:52 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
Freelance Journalist Britt Julious Believes In “The Underground, The Underdog And The Avant Garde”
In honor of Vocalo’s 15th anniversary, we’re looking back on some of our favorite archived segments of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like.” Freelance journalist and music critic Britt Juilous uses her…
00:05:45 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
For Adam Martinez, Music Surpasses Language
Chicago Latin pop singer, songwriter and producer Adam Martinez stopped by the Vocalo studios to chat with afternoon host Nudia Hernandez, after his latest single “Momentos” was added to Vocalo’s on-…
00:17:41 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
Simone Luster And Family Carry Luster Products Into A New Generation
Simone Luster is part of a new generation of family-owned Luster Products — the internationally-selling, Black-owned hair care manufacturer based in Chicago. Established by Simone Luster’s grandfathe…
00:28:23 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
Durand Bernarr is stepping into the spotlight
On tour in support of his sophomore album ‘Wanderlust,’ soul singer Durand Bernarr is set to play a sold out show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago tonight. But first, he and his team stopped by the Vocalo …
00:28:08 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews Michael B. Jordan's Directorial Debut, 'Creed III'
This week, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder breaks down the third installment in the 'Creed' series, this time with Michael B. Jordan both starring in and directing the film. In ‘Creed III,’ protagoni…
00:03:01 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
LoveFound: The Bicycle
“LoveFound” is a new series from Vocalo focusing on stories of Chicagoans finding love in all its forms, oftentimes unexpectedly, and how that love changed their lives. This segment of “LoveFound,” f…
00:08:20 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
Sentrock Is The Boy Who Wanted To Fly (2017)
In celebration of Vocalo’s 15th anniversary, we’re looking back on some of our favorite archived segments of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like.” In October 2017, Vocalo sat down with street artist Se…
00:04:38 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Grasshopper Club Is Bringing Equality Into the Cannabis Business
Grasshopper Club is the first Black-owned dispensary in Chicago — and they celebrated their grand opening on February 14. Vocalo’s morning host Bekoe sat down with co-owner of Grasshopper Club, Matth…
00:20:56 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Ghanaian Artist Stonebwoy Discusses Black Star Line Festival And International Tour
Vocalo morning host Bekoe virtually sat down with internationally-renowned Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy to break down his new single “More of You” and upcoming international tour. After receiving a 20…
00:13:10 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Willie Round and Gary Mills Tell The True Story of Emmett Till With ‘Trial In The Delta’
‘Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till’ is a new play co-written by Emmy award winners Willie Round and Gary Mills, who stopped by the Vocalo studios to discuss the production with afternoon …
00:13:49 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
LoveFound: The Game
“LoveFound” is a new series from Vocalo focusing on stories of Chicagoans finding love in all its forms — oftentimes unexpectedly — and how that love changed their lives. In this segment of “LoveFoun…
00:08:40 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Sherie and D Smoke’s Love Shines On New Single “Candlelight”
For Valentine’s Day this year, Vocalo mornings host Bekoe virtually sat down with musical power couple Sherie and D Smoke to discuss how they met and fell in love — plus their international travel st…
00:13:46 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
LoveFound: The Photograph
Introducing “LoveFound,” a new series from Vocalo focusing on stories of Chicagoans finding love in all its forms — oftentimes unexpectedly — and how that love changed their lives. In this segment of…
00:09:59 |
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Viola Davis' Memoir "Finding Me," In Review
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis embarks on a new journey as she opens up about her childhood, acting career, sexual abuse and so much more in her new memoir Finding Me.”
This review was pr…
00:03:33 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
Storytelling Workshop: Rooted
Paola Villegas uses the soundscape of birds, chickens, and city life to transport us to Cedillo’s Fresh Produce, a family-run farm in Englewood, Chicago, co-founded by Dulce Margarita Morales and Jua…
00:07:20 |
Thu 19 Jan 2023
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