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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.

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Charles Latham, who’s opening for Dan Bern at the Pinhook in Durham on Thursday night. Charles Latham and the Borrowed Band released their second album last year, and they’re currently working on new music for another release just around the corner. (One of those songs is “Nobody Had To Tell Me,” which Latham plays live in our studio.)

Visit CharlesLatham.com for more information about the band.

Latham’s playing this week at the Pinhook, but that’s not your only chance to see him: he’ll also be doing a residency at Rubies on Five Points in Durham through the month of February.

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