Shakoor Hakeem

Arts Desk

Philadelphia's Cultural Treasures awards new project grants, to Odean Pope and 38 others

Gardner Spitzer

A multi-year initiative, Philadelphia's Cultural Treasures supports the BIPOC creative community with artist and project grants. Saxophonist Odean Pope, 85, was among 39 new recipients in 2024.

Violinist Yvonne Lam, whose new album, 'Watch Over Us,' features works for solo violin with electronics by Nathalie Joachim, Missy Mazzoli and others.

WRTI Spotlight

Fanfare: Our Guide to Classical Music (and more) this week

John T.K. Scherch

During a late-summer lull, John T.K. Scherch has one free concert to recommend, along with a couple of vital new albums.

WRTI Spotlight

Sankofa Sounds: Shakoor Hakeem brings the Aùra Trio to our studio

Bobbi I. Booker

The latest installment of Sankofa Sounds, our series of live performance videos curated by J. Michael Harrison for Black History Month, features Shakoor Hakeem and the Aùra Trio.

WRTI Spotlight

LIVE Video from the WRTI Performance Studio: Taste & Sound Serve Up a Delicious Sonic Experience!

Bobbi I. Booker

Listen to an improvised, savory, and sonic tasty treat as dessert is served live from the WRTI Performance Studio on Facebook Live by the ensemble Taste &…