Nora Onanian, Author at WERS 88.9FM

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Discover WERS :: June 28, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: June 28-July 5

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."

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Discover WERS :: June 27, 2024

The Vault of Soul: The Flamingos

"Each week of Black Music Month, we’ve opened the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Closing out this month is the Flamingos, a group often cited on other Vault entries as an inspiration for the greats, from Diana Ross to Smokey Robinson..."

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Discover WERS :: June 26, 2024

Pick of the Week: Pixies “You’re So Impatient”

"Clocking in at just over two minutes, Pixies’ new single “You’re So Impatient” is a fittingly short and punchy song written towards someone who just can’t seem to wait..."

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Discover WERS :: June 26, 2024

Pride Essay: The Soundtrack to My First Summer As Myself

"Since you guys don’t know me: Hi, I’m Ella, I’m 20 years old and this is my sixth summer knowing that I’m a queer person, or being 'out' ..."

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Discover WERS :: June 22, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar June 21-28

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."

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Discover WERS :: June 20, 2024

The Vault of Soul: Lionel Richie

"Lionel Richie is turning 75 this year (just like we are!) and we’re celebrating with a special birthday edition of the Vault of Soul..."

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Artist Profile :: June 19, 2024

Black Queer Artists: Shea Diamond, Arlo Parks & More

"With Juneteenth, Black Music Month and Pride Month all aligning, we couldn’t think of a better time to spotlight a handful of Black, queer artists who have truly changed the game..."

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Discover WERS :: June 18, 2024

Pick of the Week: Khruangbin “Pon Pón”

"Khruangbin channeled “simplicity, naiveté and playfulness” on their new album A LA SALA, said bassist Laura Lee in an interview with Exclaim. The three person band that formed out of Austin, Texas has always captured a sort of simple magic: melodic guitar..."