Welcome to Talking Culture, in this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
Talking Culture: A Double Shot of ‘Death, Love and Disco’ with Azul!
This week, Aaron re-airs a live performance by Azul, whose new EP “Death, Love & Disco” is just about to drop.
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Talking Culture: ‘Anung’s Journey’ with Carl Nordgren
November is Indigenous Peoples’ Month, and as we approach Thanksgiving, Aaron welcomes Carl Nordgren, host of the Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill and writer of the accompanying column on Chapelboro.com, to chat about the stories behind his book “Anung’s Journey, An Ancient Ojibway Legend as Told by Steve Fobister.”
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Talking Culture: Introducing Shalini Le Gall, New Director of the Ackland Art Museum
Shalini Le Gall, the new director of UNC’s Ackland Art Museum, stops by to discuss her background and ongoing exhibitions at the museum.
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Talking Culture: Feeling the ‘Bible Belt Blues,’ with Hal Crowther
Aaron welcomes journalist and progressive thinker Hal Crowther, whose new book is a collection of essays called “Bible Belt Blues.”
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Talking Culture: ‘The New Economy’ with Gabrielle Calvocoressi
This week, Aaron welcomes poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi, whose new collection just got named a finalist for the National Book Award.
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Talking Culture: Celebrating Halloween with Fancy Gap!
Aaron welcomes the band Fancy Gap (Charles Crossingham and Stuart McLamb) back to the studio, ahead of a Halloween show at Local 506.
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Talking Culture: Nnenna Freelon, Going ‘Beneath the Skin of Sorrow’
Aaron welcomes legendary jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, author of a new memoir called “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss.”
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Talking Culture: Celebrating Twenty Years at the Nasher Museum of Art!
Aaron welcomes Michelle Moore of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, which marks its 20th anniversary with a free event October 18.
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Talking Culture: ‘Beautify Nothing’ with Jeremy Gilchrist
Aaron welcomes local musician Jeremy Gilchrist, who’s playing at the Cave in Chapel Hill on Thursday, October 9.
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Talking Culture: Previewing the 2025 Shakori Hills Fall Festival
Aaron previews the Shakori Hills Fall Festival of Music & Dance, which opens Thursday, October 2, and runs through Sunday, October 5.
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Talking Culture: Joining the ‘Daughters of Mayhem’ with John Claude Bemis
Aaron welcomes local author John Claude Bemis, who’s just published his first graphic novel: “Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem.”
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Talking Culture: Good ‘Luck’ with Jesse Fox
Local musician Jesse Fox stops by to play his new song “Luck” – one of the singles from his forthcoming album, due out this fall.
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Talking Culture: Visiting ‘Port Anna’ with Libby Buck
Aaron welcomes Hillsborough author Libby Buck, whose debut novel is “Port Anna.” She’s speaking Thursday at Flyleaf Books.
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Talking Culture: ‘Spare These Stones’ with Andrew Kornylak
Aaron welcomes photographer/filmmaker Andrew Kornylak, who’s the author of a new book on rock climbing in the American South.
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Talking Culture: ‘We Tremble With The Noise’ with the Pinkerton Raid
Aaron welcomes Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid, for a live performance of their latest single, “We Tremble With The Noise.”
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Talking Culture: ‘A Good Boy’ at PlayMakers Repertory Company
Aaron welcomes the playwright and director of “A Good Boy,” a brand-new musical making its debut this week at PlayMakers Repertory Company.
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Talking Culture: Visiting ‘The Club’ with Jennifer Dasal
Aaron welcomes art historian Jennifer Dasal, whose new book “The Club” focuses on a little-known but fascinating moment in art history.
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Talking Culture: Going ‘Beneath the Skin’ with Nnenna Freelon
This week, we spotlight Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, with two originals off her new album “Beneath the Skin.”
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Talking Culture: A ‘Total Eclipse’ from Denver, with School of Rock Chapel Hill
This week, we play a track from the School of Rock Chapel Hill House Band, who recorded a few songs while on tour in Denver.
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Talking Culture: ‘Toothless’ with Cult Vacant!
This week, Aaron welcomes the band Cult Vacant, to play the song “Toothless” off their forthcoming debut EP “Bad Optics.”
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