Talking Culture

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.

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Talking Culture: PBS Concert, Cat’s Cradle Show, ‘Stone’ and Songwriting with Jesse Fox

by Aaron Keck | Sep 4, 2024 | Talking Culture

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Jesse Fox, who had 97.9 The Hill’s #1 song of the year in 2023, and who just released his new album “Faster Dreams.” Fox discusses his songwriting process, promotes his September 13 show at Cat’s Cradle and a televised concert that’s airing on PBS at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday September 5th – and plays the song “Stone,” Aaron’s favorite off the new album.

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Talking Culture: ‘Something Necessary’ with Poet Paul Jones

by Aaron Keck | Aug 27, 2024 | Talking Culture

Aaron chats with poet Paul Jones, whose new book is called “Something Necessary.” It’s out now, with public readings upcoming in September.

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Talking Culture: ‘Music in the Galleries’ with Allen Anderson

by Aaron Keck | Aug 21, 2024 | Talking Culture

This week Aaron Keck chats with UNC music professor emeritus Allen Anderson, who’s written a new composition inspired by the Ackland Art Museum’s exhibition “Arranged: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Paintings.” The piece will premiere in the Ackland galleries on Sunday, August 25, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. as part of the museum’s free Music in the Galleries series.