97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.
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 Spring Duke Arts Presents season brings you music, dance, theater, puppetry and more! Explore the full line-up of performances and book now DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron welcomes Gabriel Pelli of the Onyx Club Boys, who’s organizing this weekend’s Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival. Back for the fourth time, the festival honors legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with performances from world-renowned international artists and local bands alike – with shows and workshops at Cats Cradle Back Room, plus a free jam session Sunday at Lapin Bleu.
Click here for more information, including the complete lineup of shows and workshops and a link to buy tickets.
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