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Send us Fan MailQuick story: I turned "Where can I listen to Vinyl-y" into a game show. Every answer is a place you can find us!  

Send us Fan MailDolly Parton left us on August 25th. This track is a tribute. Her allyship, her B-sides, and the artists who carried her songs.

Send us Fan MailAuhn closes out the summer the same way she started it — at Soul In The Horn in Brooklyn, Natasha Diggs' and Friends party at 99 Scott — and comes back with a five-minute story from the floor.

Send us Fan MailVinyl collector and scholar Dr. Dwayne Matthews studies how rap lyrics end up in the evidence file. Side A is the case — starting with a 1989 FBI letter about a song. Side B is T.I.'s Trap Muzik, heard through everything he just told you. VYL·4.02.

Send us Fan MailIs this thing on? After two years, Auhn is back — and Vol. IV opens with one question for the group chat: if this summer was your limited series, what is your soundtrack giving? Voice notes from the family, a "previously on…" for America, Madonna to Luther to city pop — and yes, we found the Japanese Steely Dan.Main characters only. Drop the needle.feat. DJ Aviva · Holli Holliday · Aja Moon · Aeon Reid · Joe

Send us Fan MailAs we spin the final track on Vinyl-y Volume III, we look back on a season that transcended the boundaries of music. We've journeyed through conversations that inspired, challenged, and motivated listeners to become active participants in shaping their lives and communities. Good trouble needs a soundtrack. Until we spin again!

Send us Fan MailMusic maestro Patrick Leonard unplugged: From Madonna to solo stardom, hit-making to environmental advocacy. Tune in as this legendary producer-songwriter dishes on crafting pop classics, his new solo venture, and his passion for preserving our planet. It's an earful of insider stories and eco-consciousness you won't want to miss!

Send us Fan MailRemember Rap City in the basement? Ever wonder whose basement they were in? Yeah, me too! 

Send us Fan MailSinger, songwriter, social commentator and satirist, Dara Starr Tucker preaching the gospel of politics on a high note. 

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Send us Fan MailJuice is in the building! On this track of Vinyl-y Vol III, the NOLA native gets real about his freshman project "Be Intentional," going solo, and touring with the legendary Soul Rebels. We're talking big risks, big rewards, and the hustle it takes to make it. Tap in and get inspired!

Send us Fan MailAni DiFranco, the trailblazing singer-songwriter and activist left an indelible mark on the indie folk scene. In this mini podcast, we explore how DiFranco's powerful lyrics, genre-defying style, and unwavering commitment to social justice have shaped her groundbreaking career spanning over three decades.

Send us Fan MailLegendary singer-songwriter Brenda Russell stopped by for conversation about her remarkable journey in the music industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Brenda shares candid stories and insights from her experiences working with iconic artists, creating timeless hits, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the music business. 

Send us Fan MailTeam Vinyl-y added a. duo to the squad. Rue & William, my favorite music and culture curators. They will help me pay homage to one of the greatest musicians, songwriterrs and vocalist. Can you guess who?

Send us Fan MailThis season, we're not just talking music; we're encouraging you to shape your life and activate change.Get ready for Vinyl-y Vol three! We're bringing you the conversations you love with artists, musicians, and more. 

Send us Fan MailThe best conversations always come with a side of music. We’re turning your playlist into a protest. Vol. III Spring 2024! 

Send us Fan MailA audio book of a ride through the prose of Jeff Weiss for Pitchfork. A supreme album dissection of Supreme Clientele and Tony Stark. Music: Ghostface Killah, WuTang Voice of GFK: QuaProduced By:  Aeon Reid, Jessica SturgisProduction Assistant: Ajani Foster

Send us Fan MailIssa wrap! Vinyl-y Vol II is in the archives! Shane, Rue, and Troy hung out Behind the Mic to chop about this season! 

Send us Fan MailUrban radio juggernaut Maxx Myrick and Vinyl-y's Papa dropped by the studio to rap with me about his storied career in the industry and his adventures with the icon Prince. 

Send us Fan MailIt's part two of the chop up! Hip Hop turned 50 this year. Troy Pinckney is back behind the mic for the second half of our conversation with our co-host Dior Ashley Brown! Salute to the pioneer and trendsetter women who body the genre of Hip Hop! 

Send us Fan MailHip Hop turned 50 this year. I'm  chompin' at the roots of the culture with my friend and honorary professor of Hip Hop, Troy Pinckney. 

Send us Fan MailMy Mom and I chopped it up about a few of her faves featuring music by  Gregory Abbott, Earth Wind &  Fire and Marvin Gaye. 

Send us Fan MailPerhaps best known as a founding member and bandleader of the genre bending artist collaborative "Black Folks Don’t Swim?", Sweet Corey-Bey (they/them/theirs), is a transgender musician and cultural organizer, based in West, Philly.  Music by:  Black Folks Don't Swim?, Janelle Monàe, Jill Scott,  Aeon Reid, and Sweet Corey-Bey.

Send us Fan MailWe bit into a  juicy piece of R & Beef at the kickback. Wanna taste?  🎧

Send us Fan MailApril is Jazz Appreciation Month and we appreciate the deeply rich vocals of artist/activist, Akua Allrich and her appreciate of the great Nina Simone. Music by:  Akua Allrich, Nina Simone' and Nancy Wilson and Aeon Reid. 

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Send us Fan MailRemember that one cool ass professor, the one you'd stay behind to talk with, the one with the super dope stories and adventures? During our 2022 hiatus we caught up with DJ Aviva, friend of the show and vinyl savant. Her collection is legendary as are her roots in music. 

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Send us Fan MailWe took a little trip on a magic carpet ride with Cecily! 

Send us Fan MailWant to know why DC is home of the Quiet Storm? Vinyl-y's always freakin' fashionable Correspondent, Woo let us ride shotgun through the District with a classic groove on the speakers. 

Send us Fan MailAdam and Matthew Chase from the Jazz Is PHSH stopped by to chop it up about the band, their family of artists, the Chase Brothers, their musical inspos, and our shared love of the vinyl experience.

Send us Fan MailAeon breaks us off a little Nao from his  library! 

Send us Fan MailWe’re going to deep dive into what makes Vinyl-y's illustrious host so inclined to live life through vinyls and so much more. 

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Send us Fan MailMusic: Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore - "Stick Em" OFFICIAL VERSION

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Send us Fan MailMusic: French Waltz by Leon Ware

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