Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
For Sarita Hernández, Printmaking And Community Activism Are Interconnected
Multimedia artist, printmaker, zine maker and pie baker Sarita Hernández found their home through artmaking. Moving to Chicago in 2015 from southeast Los Angeles County, Hernández feels held by the C…
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Fri 23 Feb 2024
Tkay Maidza Gets Retribution With ‘Sweet Justice’
Singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza has made a name for herself over the past decade by fusing multiple genres and performing onstage with electric energy. The Zimbabwean-born, Australian-rooted…
00:16:12 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Jay Wood Follows His Heart And Rejects Perfectionism On 'NOWHERE, FAST'
Chicago rapper, producer and model Jay Wood made waves in 2023 with his debut headlining performance at Schubas Tavern and the release of his EP ‘NOWHERE, FAST.’ Before the year wrapped, he sat down …
00:29:24 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Behind the Curtain of 'Illinoise' with Vocalist Tasha
‘Illinoise,’ based on Sufjan Stevens's Grammy and Oscar-nominated concept album ‘Illinois,’ brings its distinct music and dance experience to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Multi-talented Chicago a…
00:14:52 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Ambré And Payton Moore Spread Love To The House of Blues For Valentine’s Weekend
R&B artists Ambré and Payton Moore spread the love to the House of Blues with their sold-out Valentine’s weekend show. Ahead of the performance the duo sat down with Nudia Hernandez to talk about the…
00:17:13 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Oscar Nominations And Omissions: "Not Just Barbie"
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the 2024 Oscar nominations, and snubs. Much of the Oscar buzz has surrounded Ryan Gosling as he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in …
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Fri 09 Feb 2024
Chicago-Rooted Dancer Yaman Kelemet Returns Home as a Soloist for Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza
Yaman Kelemet is a Chicago native and soloist dancer for the renowned Madrid-based dance company Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) debuting a trio of works featuring classical, neoclassical and contem…
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Fri 09 Feb 2024
Multimedia Artist Efren Adkins Finds Their Fire In Chicago
Efren Adkins values the exploration of personal identity, community connection and the transformative power of art as they navigate the meaning and purpose in life. As a biracial and bicultural artis…
00:09:08 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Jessica Jolia Turns Her Harmonies Into Hustle
After more than a decade of making music, singer and songwriter Jessica Jolia is preparing for the release of her debut album. Ahead of the release, she sat down with Vocalo host Bekoe to outline her…
00:13:15 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
The Return Of The Phantom: Catching Up With Chicago DJ Phantom 45
The Phantom strikes again… After years of distance from playing Chicago shows, DJ Phantom 45 returned to the drum and bass scene to perform at West Fest in July 2023. Before his set at the street fes…
00:27:22 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Spy Comedy 'Argylle' Blends Reality And Fiction
(No spoilers) Elly Conway is the author of best-selling spy novels about fictional secret agent Aubrey Argylle, on a mission to uncover a global spy syndicate. But as her books begin to predict actua…
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Fri 02 Feb 2024
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Emphasizes the Intersection of Race and Caste
Ava DuVernay's cinematic masterpiece 'Origin' explores the intersection of race and caste. DuVernay adapts Isabel Wilkerson's thought-provoking book, 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent,' into a fi…
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Mon 29 Jan 2024
With ‘Origin,' Ava DuVernay Explores Isabel Wilkerson's Pursuit
In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘Origin,’ a film directed by Ava DuVernay that delves into Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson's pursuit to write ‘Caste: The Origin…
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Fri 26 Jan 2024
Ashley Johnson Blends Creativity And Community
Ashley Johnson is a Chicago community activist, DJ, fashion designer and more. Johnson fell into her three prominent passions organically; she grew up always aware of community support and mutual aid…
00:07:05 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
For Saneit, Finding Her Groove Is “Automatic”
Chicago-born, LA-based artist and celebrity hair braider Saneit returns to the city for a sold-out performance at City Winery on Jan. 24. Before the show, she sat down with Vocalo host Bekoe to discu…
00:17:19 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Chicago Musician Akenya Transcends On ‘Moon in the 4th’
Chicago singer and multi-instrumentalist Akenya is gearing up for the release of her debut album ‘Moon in the 4th,’ drawing upon her deep connection to astrology as a second-generation astrologer. Yo…
00:32:26 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names
For her standout performance as Mary in ‘The Holdovers,’ actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award — and awards season isn't over yet. The actress spoke with reside…
00:03:36 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
For Lauren Hersch, Community Should Be A Nest
Lauren Hersch is a mental health advocate and co-founder of Rayo Counseling and Community Co-Op. Through Rayo, Hersch emphasizes the importance of building a therapeutic relationship tailored to the …
00:08:13 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Chicago’s DRAMA Duo Brings The Heat To The Salt Shed
Chicago-rooted duo DRAMA are set to bring their blend of R&B, dance, electronic and more to the Salt Shed this Saturday, Jan. 20 for a night of old and new school alongside fellow Chicagoans includin…
00:30:05 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
The Reel Critic: 'Oppenheimer' Is "Explosive"
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is racking up trophies and nominations this awards season, taking home five Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7 and earning 13 Critics Choice Awards nominations, which wil…
00:03:09 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
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