Most Popular
Prosody Nikki AllenJan Beatty interviews poet Nikki Allen.Nikki Allen is the author of 12 chapbooks, and has published work with The Incredibly Thin Collective, The New Yinzer, Encyclopedia Destructica and various poetry slam anthologies. She is editing a sex anthology called The Living... |
|
 |
Discumentary: Air "Moon Safari"The debut album from the French duo of Nicolas Godin and Jean Benoit Dunckel was quickly hailed as an instant classic. Air's sound was unlike many others in the electronica movement of the time, trading in big beats for mellow grooves that equally evoke trip-hop and Burt Bacharach. |
 |
What a Wonderful WorldRosemary Welsch looks back at the best World music releases from 2009. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: JJ Grey & MofroJJ Grey & Mofro in the WYEP Studios on October 23, 2008. |
 |
Discumentary: Joan Baez "Diamonds & Rust"Folk artist and activist Joan Baez released her album "Diamonds and Rust" in 1975. Now considered one of her seminal works, the album went gold. Its title track, a ballad that explored her relationship with Bob Dylan, proved to be one of her biggest hits, and eventually hit number 35 on the pop... |
 |
2009 Local Year in Review ShowCindy Howes spotlights the best Pittsburgh local music from 2009. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Matt MorrisMatt Morris in the WYEP Studio on October 23, 2008 |
 |
Discumentary: The Band "The Band"The Band's second album is considered a masterpiece. Recorded in a pool house rented from Sammy Davis Jr., this album features songs like "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" (which was a hit for Joan Baez) and "Up On Cripple Creek." |
 |
Election Night: This is Really HappeningWhen Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President, not everyone was happy about it. FreeZone correspondents Anthony and Aaron discuss the complicated reaction to race and politics that happened after Election Night. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Roomful Of BluesRoomful of Blues in the WYEP Studio on February 13, 2008 |
 |
The Band - "The Last Waltz" Trailer |
 |
Discumentary: Van Morrison "Astral Weeks"The former lead singer of Them released his second solo album which became a favorite of critics. The album was recorded in two days in a New York City studio and was ranked as the 19th greatest album of all time, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Sahara SmithSahara Smith performs in WYEP Studios on February 4, 2011 |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Scott MillerScott Miller performed at the WYEP Studios on April, 16 2007 |
 |
Live & Direct with Glen HansardGlen Hansard in the WYEP Studios on June 12, 2013.
|
 |
Third Thursdays at WYEP: Ben ShannonBen Shannon performs at Third Thursdays, WYEP's local music happy hour on March 21, 2013. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Ashton AllenAshton Allen in the WYEP Studios on April 17th, 2006 |
 |
Record Stories: Jerry's RecordsRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. |
 |
Author Neil Gaiman Guest DJs at WYEPAuthor Neil Gaiman guest DJs The Afternoon Mix with Rosemary Welsch on November 12, 2012. |
 |
WYEP Studio Session: Josh RitterJosh Ritter in the WYEP Studios on July 24th, 2012. |
Prosody Anthony VaralloJan Beatty interviews Anthony VaralloAnthony Varallos book of stories, OUT LOUD, was selected by Scott Turow as winner of the 2008 Drue Heinz Literature Prize (University of Pittsburgh Press). His first collection, THIS DAY IN HISTORY, won the 2005 John Simmons Short... |
|
 |
Discumentary: Sinead O'Connor "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got"I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is O'Connor's sophomore album and the follow up to 1987's The Lion and the Cobra. Her hit song Nothing Compares to you, written by Prince helped propel her to stardom. It was her no-nonsense approach of the album influenced several female singer-songwriters from... |
 |
American Originals: Lucinda WilliamsA hour featuring the songs of Lucinda Williams, including covers, collaborations and tributes. American Originals is a monthly series devoted to essential American artists and their music. |
Third Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents Tom BriedingThird Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents Tom BriedingThis month Third Thursdays feature Tom Brieding. Third Thursdays is WYEP's monthly local music happy hour. |
|
 |
Discumentary: Pearl Jam "Vs."Eddie Vedder and Company were coping with the new found fame from their debut album when they recorded this follow-up. This album sealed them a hardcore fan base with seven of its twelve songs becoming hits. |
