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Listen to Extraordinary Conversations with Helga While The Spark Takes a Break

Artist, performer, and host Helga Davis brings a soulful curiosity and love of people to the podcast Helga.

By Christina Zeiders

Art in the Twenty-First Century (Art21): Contemporary Artists and Groundbreaking Creations

Four contemporary artists breathe new life into some of humanity’s oldest artforms, archetypes and monuments.

By Christina Zeiders

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The Doo Wop Project “DooWopifies” American Pop and Rock Classics

Enjoy this modern spin on popular Doo Wop melodies.

By Christina Zeiders

Philly POPS musicians vote to strike if necessary, citing ‘decade of mismanagement’

“They drove our whole bus over a cliff and used their handsome savings to eject themselves out with a financial parachute until they pulled their own safety cords.”

By WHYY Staff


Concerts on Colonial: The Music of Johannes Brahms

Join regional and internationally acclaimed artists in a program of chamber music

By Fred Vigeant/WITF

International Jazz Day

A look back at 10 years of historic International Jazz Day concerts featuring dozens of music icons. Watch unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox, Hugh Masekela and many more.

By Fred Vigeant/WITF


Mellon launches $250M project to remake American monuments

The money comes at a time when the U.S. has been grappling with what to do with monuments such as the vast array of Confederate memorials located mostly in the South that many people find offensive.

By The Associated Press
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