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Kwame Lillard was a Nashville Civil Rights Leader and Freedom Rider who started the African American Cultural Alliance in 1983 because he wanted a place to promote the positive aspects of African culture through music, history, poetry, food, and dance. The organization will host Juneteenth615 at Centennial Park this Friday (June 19) the same place where Lillard and Matthew Walker integrated the pools in 1961.The free, family-friendly event featuring food trucks, music, ultimate kids zone, Nashville Predators will bring their game truck and have activities for kids, and Nashville SC will have a watch party for the FIFA World Cup match between USA versus Australia. FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Sherwyn and his twin brother Kendrick was born in Brooklyn before his family moved to Nashville. It was here where he got his first bass, his dad would take him to see jazz shows at 3rd and Lindsley, his older brothers would take him to Limelight, and where him and his twin started making music. Opening for Amber Mark at Brooklyn Bowl back in February was a full circle moment. Before the show, he spoke to us about his journey through Nashville that led him to Los Angeles, developing his sound with his brother and as an artists, building frequent collaborators from PawPaw Rod and Samara Cyn, and his involvement in the new Pigeons and Planes compilation album See You Next Year 3. FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

East Nashville Care Market mission is to create a community where neighbors help neighbors meet their practical needs providing food, clothing, children's resources, and other essential to more than 1,000 neighbors a month. They will host Neighbor Fest at American Legion on Saturday. The family friendly event, with free access to kids ages 12 and under, brings together local musicians, chefs, restaurants, and exclusive food collaborations. FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Hip-hop multi-hyphenate Big K.R.I.T. joins the Cypher to talk about his latest album, Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz. K.R.I.T. discusses his connection to car culture, being inspired by blues legend B.B. King, the halcyon days of hip-hop's 'blog era', an more, in an interview ahead of his recent show in Nashville at the Eastside Bowl!

Nashville Symphony's Community Concerts is a longstanding free, family-friendly series that is a way to bring the symphony into community parks across Middle Tennessee. It kicks off tonight (June 3) at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville followed by stops in Downtown Commons in Clarksville (June 4), Musicians Corner (June 5) and Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville (June 6), The Factory in Franklin (June 7), and Cumberland University in Lebanon on Saturday (June 13). FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature two events with a focus on wellness. The Nashville Wellness Fest takes place at the Expo Hall 3 inside the Nashville Fairground this Saturday (May 30) and Touched by Sun Fest is this Sunday (May 31) with another event on June 7 at Music City Work Club. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Friday and Saturday Jorts Fest takes place at Eastside Bowl. The forth annual event features a blend of touring acts from Leisure Hour, The Latchkey Kids, and Blvck Hippie to Nashville acts The Sewing Club and Hussy Fit. Celia spoke to the organizer Joe Halby prior to last year's event to talk about how it came together. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature Studio Tenn's production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Factory in Franklin. The legendary rock opera includes a cast of local professional actors alongside three Broadway stars in featured roles: Adam Pascal, as Jesus, Mykal Kilgore as Judas and Olivia Valli as Mary Magdalene.  As this production closes the 16th season for Studio Tenn, we spoke with the new executive director of the organization.FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature the Turnip Truck Block Party happening at their East Nashville location on Saturday as Nashville's locally owned full-service natural grocer will celebrate 25 years.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Behind every Instagram ad, commercial, or TV trailer you see, there is a fierce battle over what song will get to play in the background. Music sync is one of the last places where independent artists can still make money, but it's an increasingly crowded field. Meet: the Syncmaster, Katie Jelen, who's fighting to get their songs placed. Jason Moon Wilkins — Host Justin Barney — Reporter Kate Jelen — Sync Rep, Honestly Good Music Madeline Dowling — Music Supervisor Lynn Grossman — Owner, Secret Road  Que Parks — Musician Annalisa Franklin — Musician  This episode was produced by Emily Siner, Justin Barney and Jason Moon Wilkins. Mixing and Mastering by Michael Pollard. Scoring by Jay Ragsdale. Special thanks to Tony Gonzalez, Jewly Hight, Celia Gregory, Megan Jones, Leigh Mayo, Carly Butler, Stephanie O'Byrne, and everyone who helped.Institutional support from Tennessee Arts Commission, First Horizon Foundation. Follow WNXP on social platforms as @WNXPNashville

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature the 55th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair happening at Centennial Park this Friday through Sunday. A celebration and opportunity for attendees to shop crafted artwork directly from award-winning artists while learning about what inspires them.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Madison Cunningham's third full-length release, Ace, came out in October 2025 and she performed at Nashville's The Blue Room on two consecutive nights this March. On the second show day, the Grammy-winning artist stopped by WNXP to discuss the intention and execution of Ace, which was recorded in Upstate New York in one of the "best times of [her] life." In addition to the album's duet "Wake" with Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold, Cunningham has recently collaborated on records with WNXP favorites Whitney, Lucius, Deep Sea Diver and Andrew Bird.

Behind every Instagram ad, commercial, or TV trailer you see, there is a fierce battle over what song will get to play in the background. Music sync is one of the last places where independent artists can still make money, but it's an increasingly crowded field. Meet: the Syncmaster, Katie Jelen, who's fighting to get their songs placed. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature Flat Rock Fest happening this Saturday at Glencliff High School. The free, volunteer-led community festival brings together live music, local vendors, community organizations, and a kids zone with an instrument petting zoo while focusing on the diversity and energy of the neighborhood.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

R&B artist Gabriel Jacoby joined us to discuss his South Carolina and Florida upbringing that inspired his latest record Gutta Child. He also discussed his musical influences, working with Justin Bieber and the meaning behind the album's boxing motif.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week on What Where When-sday, we feature Rites of Spring happening this Saturday, April 18th, on Vanderbilt Campus at Alumni Lawn. Hosted by the Vanderbilt Programming Board's Music Group committee, the event features artists including Ravyn Lenae, Natasha Beddingfield, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, as well as student bands Creek Beagle and Spring Training. This annual event connects students and the community with local vendors, campus life, and a variety of established and emerging music. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature the Viva Spring Festival happening at Centennial Park this Saturday, a free, family-friendly event featuring minority-owned food trucks, music, art, and cultural dances  celebrating the Latin communities in Middle Tennessee. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist and philanthropist Warren Haynes returns to Nashville with his long-running project Gov't Mule on April 22. Earlier this spring, we got him On The Record with WNXP. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Freedom Forum is a nonprofit organization working to empower everyone to understand and exercise their First Amendment freedom. The organization will Freely Fest next Wednesday (April 8) at Bridgestone Arena featuring performances from Avery Anna, Janelle Monae, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, and The Killers, mission is to inspire artists and audiences to come together around music and the First Amendment freedoms that protect it.   WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century at the Frist Art Museum features paintings, sculptures, installation work, and fiber pieces made by 28 different artists and celebrates the prominent position of women artists in Nashville. The exhibit is showing now through April 26. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, Langhorne Slim has been based in Nashville for more than a decade and that's where he ran across fellow Music City residents Greta Van Fleet. The arena rockers might seem a strange collaborative fit for an artist who has largely made his name in the Americana space but Langhorne says Greta bassist Sam Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner brought an unexpected energy out of him that resulted in his most rock and roll release yet. Langhorne takes us deep inside The Dreamin' Kind in this On The Record conversation including why his songs might not be about what you think they're about and why he still loves, and believes in, Nashville.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature Music City Baroque playing at Second Presbyterian Church this Saturday. The ensemble founded in 2005 explores the music from the 17th and 18th centuries in the way it would have been heard during that time period while offering a valuable contribution to the art form.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Bleachers are on the edge of their biggest year yet. Fresh off their 2024 self-titled album and gearing up to release everyone for ten minutes in May, Jack Antonoff is leading the band into a new era shaped as much by cultural exhaustion as it is by the love, grief and community that have always defined Bleachers. Ahead of the new LP, we went on the record with Antonoff to talk about his "Bleachers people," protecting art from commerce and why you definitely should not expect to see Bleachers at the Sphere anytime soon.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival happening this Saturday in East Nashville's Five Points district. Organized by Irish Network Nashville, their mission is to create opportunities for Irish, Irish-Americans and friends of Ireland to connect through business, cultural, and community events.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

Midwest indie twang quartet Ratboys became a big internal favorite for everyone at WNXP a few years ago after their ripping Sonic Cathedral session and their equally wholesome and hilarious interview. They're back with a new album, Singin' to an Empty Chair (on the Nashville-based New West records), and it has only cemented their reputation for us and their growing fanbase. During a recent stop at the station, the band explained the deeply personal inspiration behind its title, what the "thesis statement" of the record is and how they turned a literal dream into one of the LP's standout tracks.WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music ExperienceSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature Good Neighbors Listen concert series happening this Saturday at The East Room. It takes place on the first and last Saturday of the Month until May and is hosted by Music Neighbors.The event focuses on music, wellness and community.

Venus & the Flytraps joined Jason Moon Wilkins On The Record as WNXP's Nashville Artist of the Month. They talk about how riot grrrl and late '80s/early '90s rock shaped the sound of their debut album Demonette, the wave of female-fronted bands changing Nashville and what touring has taught them about community.

Science of Beer, happening at the Adventure Science Center on Friday, is a 21 and older event brings beer-lovers and science enthusiasts together featuring local, national, and non-alcoholic breweries, food trucks, themed activities, and live demonstrations. 

London born, Maryland raised Hip-hop artist idk. sits down with The Cypher to discuss his new mixtape, e.t.d.s. (Even the Devil Smiles). idk. discusses the redemption arc of his life and how that directly relates to this new project, being a rapper that really cares, working with a hip-hop legend and more. 

Missy and Maxine of Mannequin Pussy caught up with WNXP on the Modest Mouse Ice Cream Floats cruise, an indie rock festival at sea, after the two artists had hosted an Austin Powers trivia game on the ship. The band is working on new music and will soon play stadium gigs on separate summer tours headlined by Florence & The Machine and Foo Fighters. 

Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville founded in 2012 to promote the awareness and enjoyment of Chinese visual and performing arts through dance productions, educational workshops, and exhibitions for adults and children. They will host the Chinese New Year Celebration at Centennial Park Musician's Corner this Saturday. The free, family-friendly event welcomes the community to a discovery and celebration of Chinese culture. 

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature Fat Ham happening at TPAC this Friday through Sunday February 22. Presented by Nashville Rep and Nashville Shakespeare Festival this Pulitzer Prize-winning play reimagines Shakespeare's Hamlet centering on a young, queer Black man named Juicy who is visited by his father's ghost at a family barbecue and tasked with avenging his murder.

7xvethegenius (pronounce Love The Genius), the Buffalo, NY based multi-hyphenate lyricist, stops by The Cypher to give the inside scoop on her writing process, collaborating with the likes of Conductor Williams and Monie Love, and her latest albums, Self 7xve 3 and Desired Crowns.

615 Indie Live, happening this Saturday at various venues from The End, DRKMTRR, The 5 Spot, Rudy's Jazz Room, and more, is a celebration of Nashville's independent music venues showcasing the local, diverse music ecosystem by raising awareness on these venues' importance while supporting local artists and Music Venue Alliance Nashville. 

Paul McCartney: Photographs 1963-64 Eyes of the Storm gallery featured at the Frist Art Museum will wrap up on Monday January 26, the last opportunity for fans to experience an intimate look into the Beatles at the start of Beatlemania. The photos in the exhibit were taken by McCartney himself and offer a personal perspective into the Beatles during the early days of their global stardom. 

Jazz on the Move at the Frist Art Museum is a free community program presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop that blends live performances and engaging education on an influential artist of the genre. The event series celebrating 20 years is happening this Sunday (Jan 18) with two other events on February 15 and March 29. 

On The Record with Band of Horses front man Ben Bridwell around the release of the group's sixth record Things Are Great in 2022. Their debut record Everything All of The Time celebrates its 20th anniversary in March of 2026 with the release of a deluxe/expanded version of the LP.

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature the Buchanan Arts Center. Located in the heart of North Nashville, the non-profit organization's mission is to use art to build community through paid pottery classes, public workshops, youth programs, and a community garden.

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature Charlotte's Web at the Nashville Children's Theatre. The oldest children's theatre in the country going back nearly a century providing professional theatre to young audiences and ensuring that all Middle Tennessee area kids have access to the theatre arts experiences. 

North London quartet Wolf Alice were fairly fatigued after a lengthy tour for their third album, 2021 release 'Blue Weekend,' which was made during COVID-19 and therefore also took longer than usual to complete. What refreshed these songwriters and players after some time recovering turned out to be a more minimalist approach to, as well as a sense of positivity in, the construction of a song. “We were kind of eager to make music that didn't make us feel depressed,” said lead singer Ellie Rowsell. “It felt like a challenge to write music that wasn't dark.”The band's most scaled back production to-date, a collection of classic (think 1970s) rock and pop-leaning tunes written mostly at home in the U.K. then recorded in Los Angeles, is 'The Clearing,' which was released in August 2025. Amid the European leg of the Wolf Alice world tour, Rowsell and bandmate Joel Amey met me virturally to talk On The Record with WNXP.

Nashville Rep presents "It's A Wonderful Life" happening from Friday December 12 through the 21st at Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The Nashville Repertory Theatre founded in 1985 by Martha Rivers Ingram and Mac Pirkle is celebrating over 41 years of presenting musicals, new plays, and reimagined classics to Middle Tennessee. 

Solus and Synergy happening at OZ Arts Nashville this Friday (Dec 5) and Saturday (Dec 6). A double bill of original premieres merging dance, film, and music featuring local artists Becca Hobackand Shabaz Ujima and Thea Jones of shackled feet Dance! with the music of Rod McGaha. 

Portara Ensemble, the auditioned chamber choir here in Nashville, is partnering up with MashUp!, an organization started in 2017 to address health inequities and social injustices for the Black LGBTQ+ community through education and advocacy. One Vision: A World AIDS Day Tribute to Queen is taking place at Eastside Bowl on Monday, December 1 featuring Viktor Krauss and the Getdown band, a full choir and guest singers including Devon Gilfillian, Katie Pruitt and Mike Grimes. The participating artists will perform the music of Queen while bringing awareness to the work of MashUp!

Patrick Hetherington and Louie Swain are two-fifths of Australian disco pop-rock band Parcels, which stopped in Nashville on the final non-festival date of their October tour of the U.S. Hear the singers and multi-instrumentalists On The Record with WNXP discussing the third Parcels LP called 'LOVED' and shed light on the creative history of the quintet, who've made music together since their teenage years.

Shayna Hobbs is a Stockbridge-Muncie Mohican musician who grew up in Nashville when her father, musician Bill Miller, moved their family here to pursue his own musical journey. Hobbs said she had the vision for IndigeNash for what felt like years. She connected with some other Native artists and musicians and found out they shared a similar vision. The more she talked to Natives, the more she saw something like IndigeNash was a need. IndigeNash says they are dedicated to the rich heritage and bold, contemporary contributions of Indigenous artists. Their second annual Indigenous Arts Festival features events happening tonight (Nov 19) through Sunday (Nov 23) taking place at various locations from The Forge, Frist Arts Museum, and The OG Basement, and honors Native voices that shape culture today featuring visual art, music, film, comedy, and storytelling. 

This week for What Where When-sday, we feature a local music festival centered on the holiday season's iconic Handel's MESSIAH. The Music City Oratorio Festival is a 2-day event: Saturday has sessions to learn about the music from scholars and artists, followed by a concert. Sunday is a sing-a-long that's open to the public.The festival is hosted by Early Music City and Christ Church Cathedral. WPLN Afternoon Host LaTonya Turner talked with organizer and classical artist, Patrick Dailey.

Music Citizens Episode 5 goes inside the highest stakes job in the industry - A&R. Through the lens and life of A&R lifer Kim Buie, we get to see that this glamorous job is mostly about losing. Missing out on artists who become superstars (her near-miss tale of N.W.A. is amazing), knowing that the majority of albums you help shepherd into the world will flop and being the person who has to say no to a musician's lifelong dream. Buie explains what's kept her going through all that, what shaped her tastes and how her approach differs from the way most major labels are approaching talent acquisition in the TikTok era.·         Jason Moon Wilkins — Host·         Justin Barney — Reporter, Producer·         Kim Buie — A&R legend·         Pete Ganbarg — A&R Executive·         Ben Folds— Musician·         Aaron Lee Tasjan - MusicianThis episode was produced by Justin Barney, Emily Siner and Jason Moon Wilkins. Mixing and Mastering by Michael Pollard. Scoring by Jay Ragsdale. Special thanks to Tony Gonzalez, Jewly Hight, Tasha A.F. Lemley, Carly Butler, Stephanie O'Byrne, and everyone who helped.Institutional support from Tennessee Arts Commission, Metro Arts Thrive and First Horizon Foundation. Follow WNXP on social platforms as @WNXPNashville

Music Citizens Episode 5 goes inside the highest stakes job in the industry - A&R. Through the lens and life of A&R lifer Kim Buie, we get to see that this glamorous job is mostly about losing. Missing out on artists who become superstars (her near-miss tale of N.W.A. is amazing), knowing that the majority of albums you help shepherd into the world will flop and being the person who has to say no to a musician's lifelong dream.Buie explains what's kept her going through all that, what shaped her tastes and how her approach differs from the way most major labels are approaching talent acquisition in the TikTok era.

The alt/indie rock band Momma is co-fronted by singers, songwriters and guitarists Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman, who sat down to chat with WNXP between a couple legs touring the country this year. In the spring, the band's fourth album, 'Welcome to My Blue Sky," was released to critical acclaim.

We are officially in the holiday season and this week for What Where When-sday, we feature the Alex Murphy Trio presents Charlie Brown Thanksgiving happening at Rudy's Jazz Room. Although this event isn't until November 23rd and 26th, their previous Halloween show, The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown sold out. Murphy will bring A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving by Vince Guaraldi to life in an evening of soulful, swinging jazz that captures the heart of this Peanuts classic. Murphy, who performs regularly and teaches at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, describes Guaraldi's work and how it influenced him.

Dystopian fiction has dominated screens and pages for a while now but a Nashville-based artist may have just crafted the first dystopian emo album. In some ways it sounds like what if the band Pinegrove made a soundtrack for a Hollywood doomsday epic with big choruses and a deeply personal backstory. Ok, maybe that's a little reductionist, but it approaches some of the underlying sounds and themes presented on The Soft Apocalypse, the debut album by Henry J. Star. That's the artist name of Devin J. Badgett, originally from Knoxville, who says this truly is a concept album about the end of the world told through the lens of three characters. During his Sonic Cathedral interview with WNXP, Devin shared the stories behind the songs, the intense process of bringing this album to life and how he faces hard truths through music.