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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/18/26, Rochester native Danielle Ponder tells us about her life changing trip to Senegal and the impact it has had on her songwriting.
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Growing up in Miami in a Haitian-French household, Cécile McLorin Salvant’s musical exposure spanned continents and cultures: Haitian and Caribbean music, folk music from South and North America, R&B and hip-hop, jazz and the blues. She breathed it all in and then, together with formal training in opera and classical singing, translated it into a […] The post The multifaceted Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to Jazz Fest on June 24 appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
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The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has tapped Tonya McBride Robles to lead the organization as its new president and CEO, beginning August 17. McBride Robles most recently served as vice president of expanded education at the New England Conservatory in Boston and before that, she had been chief operating officer at both the Baltimore and Nashville […] The post RPO names Tonya McBride Robles as new president and CEO appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture..
Local and national arts from NPR
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Director Michael Sarnoski's film about the legendary hero who robs from the rich and gives to the poor is about the stories we tell ourselves. -
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential library. -
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall. -
An impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes. -
It's an unusual sight before a World Cup match: Supporters of opposing teams partying together, calling each other "brother," some even hoping for a draw. But fans say they're far from rivals. -
Rebecca Simonitsch had just learned she might be a candidate for brain surgery. The man seated beside her on the flight home pulled out a notebook to explain what lay ahead. -
NPR's A Martinez talks to Alejandro González Iñárritu and Gael García Bernal about Amores Perros — 25 years after the release of the film that inspired contemporary cinema in Mexico and launched their careers. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/16/26, we sit down with the team behind "Antiques Roadshow" to discuss the show's enduring popularity and its upcoming taping in Mumford. -
Jesse Wegman's book tells the story of James Wilson, a largely forgotten founding father who lived a colorful life and died as a Supreme Court justice on the run from the law and creditors.
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Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia about his new book, "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America." -
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/15/26, we discuss how comedy has impacted our culture throughout history with Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center.
