Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Justseeds Cooperative And The NRDC Fuse Art And Activism At EXPO
Vocalo producer Ari Mejia spoke with artists and organizers from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative at their interactive exhibition outside the entrance …
00:03:50 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
WemmyMo Finds Power In His Past
Bekoe chats with Chicago artist WemmyMo about his 'Holding On To Yesterday' EP, rediscovering his creative spark and his upcoming performance at Vocalo's "Chi Sounds Like Showcase." This interview wa…
00:10:16 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
Dreamer Isioma Explores Space and Time On Debut Album
Bekoe chats with genre-bending artist Dreamer Isioma about space, music videos and, most importantly, their new album 'Goodnight Dreamer.' This interview was produced by Bekoe. To learn more about Dr…
00:15:55 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Ron Louis Stays Resilient
Bekoe and Chicago fashion designer Ron Louis discuss his origins in the industry, Virgil Abloh, letting go of ego and staying committed his craft. This Interview was produced by Bekoe. To learn more …
00:16:38 |
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Gold Haze Lives "Life In Abundance"
Bekoe sits down with Chicago emcee and producer Gold Haze to talk about the evolution of his career and Chicago talent. This interview was produced by Bekoe. Follow Gold Haze on Instagram @GoldXHaze.
00:14:08 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
The O'My's Catch Up With Jill Hopkins
North Side Chicago lo-fi alt-R&B duo The O'My’s, AKA Maceo Vidal-Haymes and Nick Hennessey, released EP "No Swimming" on Dec. 10 — which features fellow Chicago-rooted artists Femdot and Alex Banin. …
00:14:23 |
Thu 23 Dec 2021
Femdot Finds True Freedom On "Not for Sale"
In November, Chicago rapper Femdot released a boldly personal new project "Not for Sale." Vocalo host Jill Hopkins chatted with Femdot about this new project, how he finds joy in his everyday and wha…
00:14:14 |
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Bekoe Chats With Hip-Hop Duo Mother Nature
Chicago hip-hop duo Mother Nature chatted with Vocalo morning host Bekoe about their favorite stops on tour, giving back to the community through their nonproft MISED and how consistency is key for m…
00:20:50 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
Adam Ness Is A Supreme Vocalist
Singer, songwriter and producer Adam Ness chatted with Vocalo morning host Bekoe about growing up in Detroit, touring with Noname and finding his voice.
00:13:52 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
Master P Hits The Shelves With "Master Crunch"
Prolific rapper and record label executive Master P has created a new venture: breakfast cereal. The hip-hop mogul called into to Vocalo and talked with morning host Bekoe about his "Master Crunch" c…
00:15:11 |
Fri 26 Nov 2021
From the Vault: For Tasha, The Role Of The Artist Is To Make The Revolution Irresistible
Tasha is a singer, poet, and Black queer organizer from Chicago. Armed with an electric guitar, Tasha seamlessly incorporates poetry into her sets; speaking on Black joy, self-love, and radical softn…
00:12:39 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Shingai Has "No Fear" Of Bridging Gaps
Vocalo host Bekoe talks with singer, songwriter and bass player Shingai about her new song "No Fear," growing up in South London and how her cultural foundation brings a fire to her music
00:18:11 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
From The Vault: Rich Robbins Bridges The Gap Between City And Suburbia With Summertime Raps And Vibes
Chicago rapper, educator and poet Rich Robbins bridges the gap between suburban and city life with his music. In anticipation for his performance at Vocalo's Chi Sounds Like Showcase on Oct. 27, we'r…
00:10:34 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
From The Vault: Helado Negro On Code Switching, Jamaica Kincaid And “Our Cloudy Country"
South Florida native Helado Negro draws from multiple cultural threads to create genre-defying avant-electronic sounds. He is also a visual artist and recent recipient of the USArtists award. In Marc…
00:15:09 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Jaas Discusses Her Musical Beginnings, New EP and
Jaas called in to the station and talked with Mornings host Bekoe about how she got started with music, musical influences, new projects and so much more.
00:10:33 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
Drew Fox Helps Shape Community One Drink At A Time
In 2013, entrepreneur and brewer Drew Fox opened 18th Street Brewery, the first Black-owned brewery in Indiana. Since then, the operation has grown exponentially and Fox has become an integral member…
00:23:04 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Vocalo Vault: Lizzo Talks Feminism, Body Positivity, And That Time She Sang On A Prince Song
In February 2016, Lizzo called into Vocalo before a Chicago concert. She talked with hosts Jesse Menendez and Jill Hopkins about her roots as a musician, the importance of feminism, and her relations…
00:06:31 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Vic Mensa Revisits The Past At Riot Fest
Chicago's own Vic Mensa made a triumphant return to live performances with a fiery hometown show at Riot Fest. Afternoons host Jill Hopkins caught up with Mensa to discuss his festival performance, h…
00:09:48 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
Cory Henry On His Deep Cut Heroes And His Joyful Return To Stage
Grammy award-winning keyboardist, R&B soul singer-songwriter, producer and organist Cory Henry pays homage to those who came before him on solo album Best of Me, released Sept. 17. Following a tourin…
00:17:09 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
Makaya McCraven Is Deciphering The Message
Jazz drummer, beat scientist and bandleader Makaya McCraven keeps past music alive — but puts his own spin on it. Ayana Contreras, the host of Reclaimed Soul, sat down with McCraven at his Rogers Par…
00:11:07 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
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