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Boston experiences The Blackbyrds, LIVE!
Mo Wilks, host of 88.9FM’s Secret Spot, recorded a few vids to share of The Blackbyrds @TheBlackbyrds in town Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM at City Winery Boston. @WERS889 @CityWineryBos. Enjoy and experience jazz funk at it’s finest.
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Black History on the PLUS Side: Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross is the modern blueprint for an R&B/Soul songwriting superstar. Prior to Luther paying his dues early in his illustrious career Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was a Harlem, New York City-born youth who had dreams of making his name in the entertainment business. Both of his parents, his mother Mary Ida and father Luther…
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Chrisette Michele stops by Studio 8-8-9 before Boston show.
In this interview, Mo Wilks from Studio 889 discussed Chrisette Michele’s musical journey, influences, and upcoming performance at City Winery Boston. Chrisette shared her early exposure to jazz legends and her development as a singer, while also highlighting her experiences collaborating with artists like Rick Ross and Nas. They explored her evolution as an artist,…
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Black History on the PLUS Side: Whitney Houston
Deemed as “The Voice” in pop culture and regarded as a cultural icon, Whitney Elizabeth Houston was one of the most awarded artists of all time to have ever graced the microphone. Born on August 6, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, Houston was an extreme force to be reckoned with during the 80s and 90s…
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Ahamefule J. Oluo stops by Studio 8-8-9
Musician, comedian, and stage performer Ahamefule J. Oluo stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his upcoming solo production The Things Around Us, which premieres at the Paramount Center, downtown Boston through ArtsEmerson Friday, February 20th through Sunday, February 22nd. The Things Around Us is a musically astounding, hilarious, and surprising new one-person show from acclaimed musician, artist,…
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Black History on the PLUS Side: Donna Summer
Donna Summer By Casablanca Records. License: Public domain Donna Summer: From Mission Hill to the Blueprint of Modern Black Dance MusicBy: Anytza Delgado Before she was the Queen of Disco, before Studio 54 and global superstardom, DonnaSummer was LaDonna Adrian Gaines, born December 31, 1948, in Mission Hill, Boston, andraised between Mission Hill and Dorchester…
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Black History on the PLUS Side: Earth, Wind & Fire
Every year on the unofficial holiday on September 21st, we sing the unforgettable song by the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire. Decades later, their music still makes people get up and dance no matter what generation you are a part of. They are one of the most musically accomplished, celebrated, and commercially successful pop-funk…
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Black History on the PLUS Side: Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack’s background as a singer songwriter is unmatched. She inherited a rich musical heritage from her parents; her mother was a church organist and her father was a jazz pianist. Roberta gained early musical experience accompanying her family’s church congregation in North Carolina. At the young age of 15, she attended Howard University on…
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Black History on the PLUS Side: James Brown
In recognition of Black History Month, here’s a few words and some history on the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. During a time when Black people were the subjects of racial discrimination and a time when there was significant unrest from social and political tension, James Brown transcended the racial divides through his incomparable and…