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 2024-25 Duke Arts Presents season features more than 40 programs from artists around the globe. Learn more at DukeArts.org.

This week, Aaron is joined by local musician Sadie Rock, who’s just released a new holiday single, “You’re Like Christmas.” Sadie plays the song live in the studio – and promotes her upcoming holiday show, this Sunday, December 15 at Local 506 in downtown Chapel Hill.

Visit Sadie Rock’s website for more on the song.

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