Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Storytelling Workshop: The Space Between Us
In this brief and intimate oral portrait, Robin Reid Drake talks with artist and Chicago icon Diana Solís as she reflects on her time in Mexico City’s early gay and lesbian liberation movement and th…
00:09:10 |
Wed 17 Aug 2022
Keyon Harrold: Shaman of Sound
On Sunday July 31, Ayana Contreras sat down under a walnut tree at the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa to talk with trumpeter, composer and activist Keyon Harrold. They talked about his life, inspiratio…
00:20:15 |
Wed 10 Aug 2022
Buffalo Nichols and Ayana Contreras Discuss The State Of Blues At Lolla ‘22
Milwaukee blues singer-songwriter Buffalo Nichols wants to see the genre get the recognition it deserves and isn’t afraid to be confrontational about its current condition. He and Vocalo content dire…
00:09:09 |
Mon 08 Aug 2022
Mahalia And Nudia Talk Breakups And Bad Tattoos At Lolla ‘22
London based alt-R&B musician Mahalia lifted spirits and broke hearts with her two sets at Lollapalooza ‘22. Before her performances, she sat down to chat with Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez …
00:16:33 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
Sampa The Great At Lolla '22: African Music Is Unlimited
Zambian-born artist Sampa the Great is pushing musical boundaries and helping to bring African music worldwide with danceable hits that defy genre. On July 28, Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez …
00:07:46 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
Bonus Tracks: The Hidden Gems of Lollapalooza
Nestled away amongst shady trees at the north end of Grant Park lies Lollapalooza’s hidden gem: The Bonus Tracks stage. You won’t find any headline acts here, but you’ll find the most joyous energy a…
00:04:10 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
Tinashe Chats With Bekoe at Lolla ‘22
Tinashe sat down at Lollapalooza on July 28 to talk with Vocalo mornings host Bekoe, just before her festival set that afternoon. She breaks down the pros and cons of going independent and elaborates…
00:06:45 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Amber Mark At Pitchfork 2022: "Connecting Is The Really Important Part"
Amber Mark is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, combining in her sound elements of hip-hop, R&B, bossa nova and soul. Amber’s music often explores questioning the universe and philosophie…
00:16:17 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
KAINA At Pitchfork 2022: "The Details Are Where It Matters..."
Vocalo’s own Nudia Hernandez gets the chance to talk to one of Chicago’s burgeoning artists and one of the most spellbinding performers at Pitchfork 2022, KAINA. This interview was produced by Nudia …
00:08:29 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Chance On: “Child of God,” Ghana and Recent Interdisciplinary Work
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. On a recent visit to Ghana, Chance met impactful West African artists,…
00:17:54 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Chance On: Plans for The Chicagoist
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. He lays out his reasons for purchasing The Chicagoist news website, po…
00:05:00 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Chance On: Future Plans For Releases
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. Chance goes over the release of his single “Child of God”, his other m…
00:03:44 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Chance On: YOUmedia, Key Collaborators and the Early Years
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. He talks about the early days of his career and growing up alongside c…
00:11:11 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Chance On: Anita Baker and Artists’ Agency
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. They discuss legendary singer-songwriter Anita Baker and Chance’s role…
00:14:32 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Chance On: Chicago, His Upbringing and the Importance of Community
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. He explains why chose to stay in Chicago, the importance of teachers a…
00:21:31 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Eric Williams Chats About Silver Room Block Party 2022...
Afternoons host Nudia Hernandez chats with Eric Williams about this weekend's Silver Room Block Party, taking place from Saturday, July 16 to Sunday, July 17. Find more info at silverroomblockparty.c…
00:11:25 |
Sat 16 Jul 2022
Killer Mike Wants You To Fight For The Rights Of Regular People
Bekoe virtually sat down with Atlanta rapper, actor and activist — and one half of critically-acclaimed rap duo Run the Jewels — Killer Mike. The two break down Killer Mike’s upcoming No I.D.-produce…
00:12:45 |
Mon 04 Jul 2022
Nabil Ayers Searches For Connection In New Memoir
In his new memoir, 'My Life In The Sunshine,' author and label executive Nabil Ayers outlines his search for connection with his father, Roy Ayers. He sat down with Ayana Contreras to discuss the boo…
00:22:49 |
Tue 28 Jun 2022
Sueños Music Festival 2022: Backstage With The Festival DJs
Vocalo afternoons host Nudia chats with DJ Fredy Fresco, DJ Dynamiq and Chicago's DJ Miriam behind the scenes of Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on Sunday, May 29. This segment was produced by Nu…
00:13:55 |
Fri 03 Jun 2022
Bekoe In Conversation With Saba: "We're Just Getting Started"
Vocalo mornings host Bekoe sits down with Chicago-rooted independent rapper Saba on May 26 — back in the Vocalo studios for the first time since 2017. He breaks down his February album Few Good Thing…
00:34:44 |
Thu 26 May 2022
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