Leon & The Peoples bring their vibrant reggae soul energy LIVE Sunday, January 11, 2025, to City Winery Boston. Check out his 8 Questions Plus 1 unique answers. #8QuesPlus1 If you like to see the show on us, email us at info@wers.org and write “Leon” in the Subject Line.You’ll be entered for a chance to be selected to see…
On October 14th, 2025, the world lost a monumental figure in modern music — the man widely regarded as neo-soul’s king and pioneer, D’Angelo. Born Michael Eugene Archer on February 11th, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo was more than just an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He was a visionary who redefined the…
Empowering Kids Through Cultural Learning Mo Wilks interviewed Keeana Saxon, founder of Kidogo Productions, an educational tech startup focused on creating culturally rich learning experiences for children aged 4-8. Keeana explains how Kidogo’s name, meaning “little” in Swahili, reflects their mission to empower children to explore and learn. She discusses her background, including her education…
photo credit to Hannah Miller by Alexandra PaulI attended Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s dress rehearsal for their SWEAT performance. The biggest thing I learned about EUDT is its deep emphasis on community and connection. Emerson Urban Dance Theater was founded in 2010 by Michael Love, an Emerson graduate. The company was created to give students of…
Editing courtesy of James ‘JB’ BarnesMo Wilks rewinds plus recaps his experience at Berklee College of Music’s annual Celebration and Hip Hop Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include the McClain brothers, who’s on stage name is The Wonder Twins. Berklee’s ceremony also brought to the Boston stage Golden era microphone fiend, the ‘God MC’…
Mo Wilks welcomes The God MC Rakim, for a phone interview inside Studio 8-8-9. His conversation takes place prior to Rakim’s being inducted into Berklee College of Music’s Hip Hop Hall Of Fame ceremonies Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8pm. You can hear WERS‘ sister station ERS+ – Boston Black Experience online at wersplus.org and 88.9FM…
De Puerto Rico pa’l Super Bowl By Anytza Delgado During Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, ERS+ salutes our Afro-Latina brother’s and sister’s voices and shared culture. When the NFL announced that Bad Bunny would headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show some corners of the internet predictably lost their minds. Below are…
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 theatrical production “Hang Time,” which explores intergenerational relationships between Black men. It is set to run at the Emerson Paramount Theater in Boston. Kamal shared his journey from Peoria, Illinois…
From the gritty streets of Brooklyn, New York – East Flatbush to be exact – Pro Era’s founder Joey Bada$$ is continuing to plant his flag and make his mark in the vast world of hip hop. Since grade school, Joey – whose real name is Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott – has aspired to be one…
On September 13th, everybody’s Uncle Charlie Wilson served a buffet of soul with some well known friends at the Leader Bank Pavilion. Dubbed “Uncle Charlie Wilson’s Cookout”, it felt like a cross-generational family affair. On September 13th, everybody’s Uncle Charlie Wilson served a buffet of soul with some well known friends at the Leader Bank…
Leon & The Peoples bring their vibrant reggae soul energy LIVE Sunday, January 11, 2025, to City Winery Boston.
Listen to WERS 88.9FM (streamed live via WERS.org) Boston’s Secret Spot this week for your chance to enter & win! #secretspotwers
The Secret Spot give Boston R&B, Soul, and Slow Jams evenings 10pm-2am on 88.9FM, WERS.