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 is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.
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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Talking Culture: Behind the ‘Masks’ with T.H.M. Gellar-Goad
Aaron chats with T.H.M. Gellar-Goad, whose new book “Masks” explores the many roles that masks have played in cultures all around the world.
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Talking Culture: Honey Magpie, Making Music for Ten Years
The band Honey Magpie plays their song “Lost in the Woods” to promote Friday’s show at Cat’s Cradle, celebrating their 10-year anniversary.
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Talking Culture: Elizabeth Woodman Asks, ‘Who Killed Rachel Crook?’
Aaron welcomes Elizabeth Woodman, creator of the “27 Views” podcast – whose latest installment explores a still-unsolved 1951 local murder.
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Talking Culture: ‘Beneath the Moon and Long Dead Stars’ with Daniel Wallace
Aaron welcomes celebrated local author Daniel Wallace, whose new short-story collection is “Beneath the Moon and Long-Dead Stars.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Art Above Everything’ with Stephanie Elizondo Griest
Aaron welcomes Stephanie Elizondo Griest, whose new book “Art Above Everything” explores what it is that makes art worth sacrificing for.
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Talking Culture: ‘Forever Gold’ with Brandon Dawson
This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Brandon Dawson, who performs his new song “Forever Gold” in the studio.
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Talking Culture: ‘Spellbound’ with UNC’s Molly Worthen
This week, Aaron welcomes UNC historian Molly Worthen, whose new book “Spellbound” examines the history of charismatic leaders in the U.S.
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Talking Culture: Peter Holsapple, ‘Larger Than Life’
Local music legend Peter Holsapple stops by for a live performance of “Larger Than Life,” the lead single from his album “The Face of 68.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Believer’ with Blue Cactus
This week, Aaron welcomes Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) to play the title track from their new album “Believer.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Come On Home Molly’ with A Different Thread
This week, Aaron welcomes A Different Thread (Alicia Best and Robert Jackson) to play their latest song, “Come On Home Molly.”
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Talking Culture: ‘The Fabulous Ordinary’ with Georgann Eubanks
Aaron chats with local author Georgann Eubanks, whose new book is “The Fabulous Ordinary: Discovering the Natural Wonders of the Wild South.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Shaped By Sound’ with Fancy Gap
Aaron chats with Fancy Gap (Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham) about their upcoming performance on the PBS series “Shaped By Sound.”
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Talking Culture: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at PlayMakers Repertory Company
This week, Aaron welcomes Micaela Shanyce Bundy, who’s in the cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” at PlayMakers Repertory Company.
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Talking Culture: ‘UNC A to Z’ Redux, with Nicholas Graham and Cecelia Moore
Aaron welcomes Nicholas Graham and Cecelia Moore, co-authors of “UNC A to Z,” a comprehensive (and newly revised) look at UNC and its history.
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