Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBe.Be the Neosoul and her CVPA students unite for a benefit concert
Vocalist and songwriter Brianna Brown — known on stage as Be.Be the Neosoul, has performed on many St. Louis stages during her singing career. By da…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Focal Point celebrates 50 years as a gathering space for traditional music, dance
Since 1975, the Focal Point has played a critical role in promoting and shaping St. Louis’ folk, roots, jazz, blues and world music scene. As the non…
1 year, 5 months ago
Historic Illinois places are in danger of demolition or collapse. Here’s the case to save them
Dilapidated and vacant buildings are more than eyesores for the community. They can lower property value and impact safety. But before starting up th…
1 year, 5 months ago
Improv team ‘Some Black People’ wins 2024 Cagematch Tournament in St. Louis
Just a year and a half after forming, the St. Louis-based improv team Some Black People took the championship belt in the Improv Shop’s 2024 Cagematc…
1 year, 5 months ago
Black baseball players shaped America’s pastime. A new book tells their stories
In the new book “Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America,” Washington University professor Gerald Early traces the powerful impact of B…
1 year, 5 months ago
A researcher traced the music of her Filipino ancestors. It led to St. Louis, and a story of exploitation
The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis highlighted the nation's triumphs but it also reveled in public exploitation of indigenous Filipinos, who were put…
1 year, 5 months ago
Robert Cohen captured St. Louis in photos. He reflects on 30+ years behind the lens
Robert Cohen recently retired after a 38-year career, the last 25 years spent at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Cohen was part of a team of Post photog…
1 year, 5 months ago
Fairview Heights woman rediscovers her passion for painting after rare diagnosis
Essence Anthony’s passion for art started when she was a kid, but she stopped painting as she grew older. She was recently diagnosed with functional …
1 year, 5 months ago
‘We didn't push hard enough’ Tishaura Jones reflects on tenure as St. Louis mayor
After losing reelection in April, former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says she wants to take a break from politics. It’s the first time in the last…
1 year, 5 months ago
Historic north St. Louis church receives a $500K grant to revive its stained glass windows
The St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Catholic Church in north St. Louis received $500,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African Ame…
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