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Impulsive Hearts Interview
Interviewer Marites Velasquez hangs at the Chirp studio with local Chicago band Impulsive Hearts. They chat about their new EP, Girls Rock Chicago, and using music as a way to make a difference.
Produced by Joseph Griffin
Photo credit: J. Del Dotto
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First Time: First Burn - Fury
FURY was born in Chicago Illinois. As a child she attended her grandfather’s church where she gained a very strong moral foundation as well as an appreciation of soulful music. Growing up she expressed her feelings through art and grew very fond of poetry and spoken word. Her biggest inspirations growing up were Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Eve, Left Eye and Talib Kweli. At the age of 13 she began to embrace the notion of becoming a rapper. Due to the loss of many loved ones she used writing to deal with the pain and loneliness we all deal with growing up. In high school she performed in several talent shows and began to gain more confidence as a rapper. At the age of 22 she became a mother and gained an even stronger drive to be a positive female role model. The music FURY writes is very intense and heart felt. She is very aware of the decline in positive messages in hip hop especially from female artists. She is inspired by music from all walks of life as long as it attempts to connect people and helps others to deal with life. She hopes to continue the legacy of the great female emcees who paved the way for her and motivate the emcees of the future.
The First Time is CHIRP Radio’s live lit and music series. Created in 2010, The First Time pairs a reader’s personal story about a specific "first time" - a different "first" for each show - with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by The First Time Four (Gerald Dowd, Steve Frisbie, Liam Davis and Scott Stephenson.
Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded by Brian Heath, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke.
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Artist Interviews Lowland Hum Interview
Lowland Hum hails from Virginia and their new record ‘Glyphonic’ carries intention in its narrative lyrics and relatable imagery. Features Director Amanda Roscoe Mayo sat down with Lauren and Daniel to discuss their decision to end a 3 month tour with the record release, how they approach art and writing, and what they are doing to provide emotional access to their music.
Produced by Amanda Roscoe Mayo
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First Time: First Burn - Jenn Rourke
You can hear Jenn Rourke on the air at CHIRP as DJ Ninja on Fridays from 6 to 8 PM Jenn has been a DJ for 17 years at various community and college stations across Illinois. She also serves as a CHIRPRadio production director and on the station's programming committee. Jenn has also worked on the First Time show in various capacities for 8 years, currently as producer of the First Time podcast. By day, she works at ABC7 Chicago, and in previous lives worked at WGN Radio, Second City, and as a gymnastics instructor.
The First Time is CHIRP Radio’s live lit and music series. Created in 2010, The First Time pairs a reader’s personal story about a specific "first time" - a different "first" for each show - with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by The First Time Four (Gerald Dowd, Steve Frisbie, Liam Davis and Scott Stephenson.
Event produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast recorded by Brian Heath, produced and edited by Jenn Rourke.
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Artist Interviews Mykele Deville Interview
Interviewer Mick Reed goes deep with Mykele Deville, local Chicago musician, poet, playwright and actor. Mick gets to the heart of Mykele's prolificity and what drives his unyielding creativity.
Produced by Eugene Cabanban
Photo Credit: Zakkiyyah Najeebah
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