Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’
Chicago hip-hop artist Cassius Tae will take the stage at Schubas Tavern on Sunday, Jan. 19, to close out locally-run, multi-venue festival Tomorrow Never Knows. The artist plans to perform his Novem…
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Thu 16 Jan 2025
Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre
Chicago vocalist and songwriter Senite will take the stage tonight, Jan. 16, at Space in Evanston, supported by fellow local talent: alt-R&B singer Gayun Cannon and whoisaubry of rap duo Stranded Civ…
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Thu 16 Jan 2025
In 'Unstoppable,' wrestler Anthony Robles' journey stands out as a story for the ages
Based on a true story, 2024 film 'Unstoppable' is a story of strength, perseverance and defying the odds. It follows Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a determined wrestler born with one leg, on his j…
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Fri 10 Jan 2025
Ric Wilson shares disco love with new single and New Year’s Eve party
Looking ahead to his New Year’s Eve dance party, Chicago musician and activist Ric Wilson hopes that disco ideals will reign supreme. Wilson is wrapping a busy 2024 that brought domestic and internat…
00:15:37 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
‘Albany Road’ explores resentment, reconciliation and repentance
Contributing film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says new film ‘Albany Road’ is a fun and interesting look at love. Celeste Simmons (Reneé Elise Goldsberry) is a New York business executive p…
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Fri 13 Dec 2024
Chicago artist Aksel brings the “tropical vibes” with new music
Chicago-based Latin artist Aksel is turning up the heat for the new year — and his last drop of 2024, single “Unica,” gives listeners a taste of what is to come. Looking toward 2025, Aksel teases he’…
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Mon 09 Dec 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘The Piano Lesson’ challenges viewers to confront their past and consider their legacy
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews the new film adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson.’ The story follows the Charles family of Pittsburgh during the Great Depression’s afte…
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Fri 06 Dec 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Juror #2’ breaks little new ground
When family man Justin Kemp winds up as a jury member of a high profile murder trial, he struggles with a moral dilemma that may influence whether the accused killer is convicted or set free in 'Juro…
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Fri 06 Dec 2024
“Green Light For Change” brings traffic stop data to community forum
On Dec. 7, WBEZ and Investigative Project on Race and Equity — in collaboration with several other community groups — will host “Green Light For Change,” a community forum on traffic stop reform. The…
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Tue 03 Dec 2024
The O’My’s return to their roots with a Metro show full of Chicago talent
The new project from Chicago duo The O’My’s — ‘Trust The Stars’ — reminds listeners to have faith in the future. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, they’ll perform the project live for the first time at the Metr…
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Mon 25 Nov 2024
Chicago singer m.e.h. on how to cultivate a fearless personal style
Whether she’s baring her heart behind a microphone or stepping onstage in fearless outfits and sculptural hairdos, Chicago singer m.e.h. makes a strong impression — and it’s intentional. Describing h…
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Tue 19 Nov 2024
Holy horror: ‘Heretic’ explores the dark side of devotion
A24’s new psychological thriller ‘Heretic’ follows two young religious missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), as they spend the day knocking on doors to spread …
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Fri 15 Nov 2024
Pitchfork Music Festival won't return to Chicago next year
On Monday, Nov. 11, Pitchfork Music Festival announced via social media channels that it will not return to Chicago in 2025. After 19 years, the annual fest has earned a reputation for supporting loc…
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Wed 13 Nov 2024
John David Washington says his role in ‘The Piano Lesson’ made him a better artist
Malcolm Washington directs a new adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson,’ which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. On the red carpet at the festival before it…
00:02:49 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
‘Here’ brings audiences on a journey through the past
Robert Zemeckis’ new film ‘Here,’ adapted from Richard McGuire's graphic novel, depicts a family across a century of generations in the same home. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film’s nonl…
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Tue 05 Nov 2024
Chicago rapper Roy Kinsey is opening a ‘Rapbrary’ to honor hip-hop’s literary contributions
Roy Kinsey is the Rapbrarian, a Chicago rapper and librarian who celebrates hip-hop as a literary art form through his new special library: The Rapbrary. After recently setting up the Rapbrary’s shel…
00:19:10 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Adam Elliot hopes 'Memoir of a Snail' makes audiences laugh and cry
Ten years in the making, Australian adult stop-motion film ‘Memoir of a Snail’ (2024) follows Grace Pudel, an oddball outcast and snail collector who must learn to persevere through loneliness and mi…
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Fri 25 Oct 2024
Chicago artist Sparklmami on “fajas,” the art of confessional music and those long-fingered gloves
Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Sparklmami already knows what her world looks like. Now, she’s figuring out its sound. Her musical influences include ‘70s Brazilian jazz and funk, Mexican bole…
00:11:54 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
‘The Piano Lesson’ adaptation opens Chicago International Film Festival
At the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with director Malcolm Washington about his directorial debut: an adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play …
00:02:49 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
‘Joker’ sequel “intrigues, but doesn’t quite satisfy”
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ sequel – ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ The film finds failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) — AKA the Joker — incarcerated at Arkham S…
00:03:44 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
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