ArtsEmerson celebrates its 15th season with Hang Time!
Actor Kamal Bolden portrays ‘Slim’ in Hang Time Mo Wilks welcomed actor Kamal Bolden to Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his role as Slim in the…
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Uncle Charlie Wilson Cooking With Grease
images are courtesy of Brother J; Jim La Creta, EdD On September 13th, everybody’s Uncle Charlie Wilson served a buffet of soul with some well known friends…
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New Edition gets a new day honor and street name
written and photographed by Mo Wilks In 1978, the then young boys formed the singing group New Edition. Never in their wildest dreams could they…
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Follow + Like ‘ERS+’ on social media, win a tee-shirt
Follow WERS’ sister station ERS+ on instagram or facebook for a chance to win a limited edition “ERS+” tee-shirt. Follow + Like/Tag ERS+, WIN an…
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Old Magic, New Energy: The Wiz Unites Generations in Boston
written by James BarnesLet me just say this to begin with – I had never seen The Wiz in it’s totality until now. I don’t…
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MC LYTE rocks the spot!
MC LYTE talks with D. Danubian Want more Hip-Hop and R&B? Check out our sister station ERS+ on HD2 Radio WERSPlus.orgPioneering Hip Hop emcee icon MC…
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Boston Showed Up at the 2025 Summer of X Block Party
Want more Hip-Hop and R&B? Check out our sister station ERS+ on HD2 Radio WERSPlus.org writing, photos and video by JBThe 5th annual Summer of…
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ERS+ visits Boston Jerk Fest
written by Fiona Brownphotos by Kathia DawsonVendors boasting brews from all around the Caribbean banded together on Friday, July 11th for the 12th annual Boston…
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Vault of Soul: Anita Baker
Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2025’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Anita Baker, one of the most recognizable voices in the American Jazz and R&B scene throughout the 80s, 90s, and well into the 21st Century.
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Tony Wilson ignited soul power inside Studio 8-8-9!
Tony Wilson stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to chop it up with host interviewer Bryan Edouard aka Bishop Toussaint. Tony and Bryan discussed Tony’s annual performance…
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Singer Tolieth visits Studio 8-8-9!
(Click the play icon to hear a replay of Tolieth’s interview from Studio 8-8-9!) Berklee College of Music professor and local music artist Tolieth…
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ERS+ Interviews The Floor Lords, Global Hip-Hop Ambassadors
Bryan at ERS+ had the opportunity to sit and chat with The Floor Lords, a Boston-based dance crew with nation-wide impact. Having recently been inducted…
