The names of WILD and Skippy White have been intertwined for decades. Both are a part of the Boston media and music landscape for over 60 years. Skippy’s earliest radio days date back to 1961 during the early years of newborn station WILD. WILD was created September 5, 1957, and the price tag for it…
Let me just say this to begin with – I had never seen The Wiz in it’s totality until now. I don’t remember seeing the 1978 film starring Michael Jackson and Diana Ross, and I don’t recall going to any stage performances. I may have heard the mentioning of “The Yellow Brick Road” but I…
There are too many words to describe what I experienced during Cliff Notez’s “Live Under The Dome” show last night at the Museum of Science, but a few of them I would choose are raw, immersive, and a prime example of Boston’s Black Excellence. As we (the audience) were filing in, the band was settling…
Local Boston area multi media artist and Berklee professor Cliff Notez stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his recent work and inform the WERS audience about his upcoming production Live Under The Dome at Museum of Science Boston. Cliff shares his journey as an artist, by the way he is an award-winning, multi–digital media artist,…
writing, photos and video by JBThe 5th annual Summer of X Block Party was nothing short of amazing this time around. Hosted by Black Market’s very own Kia & Chris Grant, the party collectively brought hundreds of Bostonians, and some out of town folks as well, to Nubian Square on Washington St, in Roxbury, MA….
Boston Native Deejay Dex is a seasoned DJ with over 20 years of experience. In this interview, he discusses how he got into DJing, what inspires him, and shares what people can expect at the annual Block Party, where he’ll be DJing and sharing the stage with hip-hop legends like Doug E. Fresh and Slick…
Soul singer Omar chatted with WERS’ Secret Spot host, Mo Wilks, inside Studio 8-8-9 ahead of his performance at Boston’s City Winery, Monday, July 14th. Omar, originally from the UK shared some insight about his 40 year career which is kissed by star-studded collaborations like Erykah Badu, Estelle, and Stevie Wonder. Hear about what influenced…
Hip hop legend – and arguably the best storyteller in the game – Nasir Jones aka Nas, and the Boston Pops brought an unforgettable performance this past Friday June 27, 2025, at Tanglewood, located in Western Massachusetts (That two-hour drive from Boston was well worth it). Boston Pop Orchestra’s pristine and elegant sound mixed with…
ERS+ – Boston’s Black Experience, 88.9FM HD2 / wersplus.org, sat down with Psychotherapist Sonia Erlich. She is the Deputy Director for Workforce Development and Clinical Training for TEAM UP. Mo Wilks and Sonia discuss positive ways to process and check in with yourself to deal with stress. These simple tools can be used on the…
Article written by James Barnes, Urban Coordinator Videography & Photos by Bryan Edourd, Class of 2025 BAMS (Boston Arts & Music Soul) Festival, or BAMSFest, is a culturally-led movement, pioneered and orchestrated by Boston native Catherine T. Morris. Established in June of 2018, the goal was to recognize and magnify the creative contributions of Black & Brown…