Vocalo Radio

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Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM is Chicago’s only NPR Music affiliate and only Urban Alternative station — the first of its kind in the country. We strive to highlight and uplift artists and changemakers breaking through the noise, both in and out of Chicago. Our goal is to make listeners say and feel: THIS is what Chicago sounds like. Dig deeper into our stories and conversations at Vocalo.org.

Vocalo is a subsidiary of Chicago Public Media, and is the sister station to WBEZ Chicago.

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Recent Episodes
  • The Reel Critic shares thoughts on ‘John Wick: Ballerina’
    Jun 6, 2025 – 00:03:09
  • Yukimi embraces the healing nature of sadness on her debut solo album 'For You'
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:11:20
  • 'Sinners' is a cautionary tale through music history
    Apr 18, 2025 – 00:03:32
  • Chicago’s Dreamer Isioma explores a new universe on cosmic-themed ‘StarX Lover’
    Apr 14, 2025 – 00:09:08
  • Formerly-DIY venue Bookclub takes over Elbo Room
    Mar 14, 2025 – 00:16:15
  • 'Daughters' is a powerful documentary touching on love, loss and redemption
    Mar 7, 2025 – 00:03:12
  • How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
    Mar 5, 2025 – 00:04:11
  • An Oscars breakdown with The Reel Critic
    Feb 27, 2025 – 00:20:57
  • Melanin, Roots, and Culture returns to celebrate Black History Month at the Music Box Theatre
    Feb 25, 2025 – 00:06:00
  • 'Captain America: Brave New World' is about "redemption, revenge and renewal"
    Feb 25, 2025 – 00:03:00
  • Black Alphabet celebrates Black and queer stories with a mini film fest at Center on Halsted
    Feb 20, 2025 – 00:13:28
  • “Texas Hold ‘Em” producer Killah B says his versatility came from Chicago roots
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:19:41
  • Ke Huy Quan stars in Valentine’s-themed action film ‘Love Hurts’
    Feb 14, 2025 – 00:03:35
  • Ian Fitchuk is the Chicago-rooted Grammy nominee for Producer of the Year
    Jan 30, 2025 – 00:16:33
  • ‘One of Them Days’ has “heart, humor and humanity”
    Jan 17, 2025 – 00:03:41
  • Chicago rapper Cassius Tae on the art of freestyling and ‘making songs for women’
    Jan 16, 2025 – 00:19:58
  • Chicago musician Senite doesn’t let anyone box her into one genre
    Jan 16, 2025 – 00:16:07
  • In 'Unstoppable,' wrestler Anthony Robles' journey stands out as a story for the ages
    Jan 10, 2025 – 00:02:54
  • Ric Wilson shares disco love with new single and New Year’s Eve party
    Dec 17, 2024 – 00:15:37
  • ‘Albany Road’ explores resentment, reconciliation and repentance
    Dec 13, 2024 – 00:03:40
  • Chicago artist Aksel brings the “tropical vibes” with new music
    Dec 9, 2024 – 00:07:52
  • The Reel Critic: ‘The Piano Lesson’ challenges viewers to confront their past and consider their legacy
    Dec 6, 2024 – 00:03:07
  • The Reel Critic: ‘Juror #2’ breaks little new ground
    Dec 6, 2024 – 00:03:06
  • “Green Light For Change” brings traffic stop data to community forum
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:09:09
  • The O’My’s return to their roots with a Metro show full of Chicago talent
    Nov 25, 2024 – 00:09:46
  • Chicago singer m.e.h. on how to cultivate a fearless personal style
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:04:01
  • Holy horror: ‘Heretic’ explores the dark side of devotion
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:03:18
  • Pitchfork Music Festival won't return to Chicago next year
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:10:20
  • John David Washington says his role in ‘The Piano Lesson’ made him a better artist
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:02:49
  • ‘Here’ brings audiences on a journey through the past
    Nov 5, 2024 – 00:03:49
  • Chicago rapper Roy Kinsey is opening a ‘Rapbrary’ to honor hip-hop’s literary contributions
    Oct 30, 2024 – 00:19:10
  • Adam Elliot hopes 'Memoir of a Snail' makes audiences laugh and cry
    Oct 25, 2024 – 00:04:27
  • Chicago artist Sparklmami on “fajas,” the art of confessional music and those long-fingered gloves
    Oct 24, 2024 – 00:11:54
  • ‘The Piano Lesson’ adaptation opens Chicago International Film Festival
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:02:49
  • ‘Joker’ sequel “intrigues, but doesn’t quite satisfy”
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:03:44
  • Chicago Fashion Week returns to the runway after more than a decade
    Oct 9, 2024 – 00:07:40
  • Fashion in Chicago music: “Getting Dressed” with Chicago singer Manasseh
    Oct 3, 2024 – 00:05:32
  • ‘Young King’ puts the spotlight on Black life and love
    Sep 24, 2024 – 00:04:10
  • Pivot Gang makes Millennium Park headlining debut at Vocalo’s Summer Finale
    Sep 20, 2024 – 00:27:40
  • Chicago visual artist Clue channels Little Village in all of his works
    Sep 19, 2024 – 00:13:03
  • The underdogs: Three reviews from Toronto International Film Festival
    Sep 18, 2024 – 00:04:25
  • Chicago’s Loona Dae returns to the stage to perform debut album live
    Sep 13, 2024 – 00:14:30
  • DJ Lady D brings “A Deep-Felt Love” of house music to Millennium Park this month
    Sep 11, 2024 – 00:20:05
  • ‘1992’ is a "sociological study" on father-son relationships
    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:03:16
  • Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill performs new album at Millennium Park Sept. 20
    Aug 28, 2024 – 00:18:49
  • 'Blink Twice’ asks: “Is forgetting a gift?”
    Aug 26, 2024 – 00:03:13
  • Did Omar Apollo really spend 50K "out of spite"? (Plus acting debut & 'God Said No' tour)
    Aug 23, 2024 – 00:24:00
  • Revival celebrates Midwest dance music as a spiritual experience
    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:15:40
  • ‘Rob Peace’ is a “stirring commentary on the human condition”
    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:03:35
  • The Reel Critic: ‘Sing Sing’ champions the human spirit
    Aug 9, 2024 – 00:02:42
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