Hip Hop’s F.O.R.C.E. on full display for 50th finalé.
ERS-Plus is turning up the volume on MCs across 50 years of Hip Hop. Want more Hip-Hop and R&B? Check out ERS-Plus on 88.9FM HD2 and online at WERSPlus.org. L.L. Cool J at TD…
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: September 8-15
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar—your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss.
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50 Years of Hip Hop: 2Pac
“We’re celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop by taking you inside the life and work of legendary MC’s. This week: 2Pac. Make sure to listen to ERS+ where history continues to unfold…”
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New Music Spaces to Check Out Around Boston
“617 Day isn’t just about celebrating local music; we’re also proud to celebrate some of the businesses that make Boston’s area code so great…”
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Interview: Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins on Celebrants, Family, and Great Radio
Nickel Creek have been pushing the boundaries of folk music for over thirty years. Their new album Celebrants takes them into newly personal territory and challenging arrangements, reimagining what’s possible for an acoustic trio. Our afternoon host, Phil Jones got to speak to their fiddle player, Sara Watkins, before their show at the MGM Music Hall in Boston on Saturday April 22nd.
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Professional Whistler Molly Lewis is the Cool New Artist You’ve Been Waiting For
“Lewis creates a landscape for whistling in the 21st century by pairing her stunning voice with jazz and pop sounds…”
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Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: MC Lyte
“Lana Moorer, born October 11th, 1970, is otherwise known as MC Lyte, is undoubtedly one of the trailblazers of the Hip Hop genre…”
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Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: Salt-N-Pepa
“Few have paved the way for female artists in the Hip Hop industry like Hip Hop trio Salt-N-Pepa…”
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Uncommon Feminist Anthems
“International Women’s Day had WERS’ writing staff combing through our catalog of songs that express female empowerment…”
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Interview: Broadway’s Laura Benanti comes to Concord
Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti has been on the Broadway stage since she was 18 years old, and is heading to Concord, MA for two-nights only! SRO host Emelia got to chat with her.
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A Closer Look at the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
“The 65th annual Grammys Awards ceremony, one of the biggest annual celebrations of music and artistry, took place February 5th…”
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The Vault of Soul: Smokey Robinson
“Motown icon Smokey Robinson was born with a passion for music on February 19th, 1940…”
