EVOLVING DROP-IN SESSIONS
Occasional Fridays, 6 pm
We noticed that despite the remarkable diversity of songs in our rotation at PRP, musicians who contacted us to be featured on air in a “Drop-In Session” (broadcast performance and interview), were usually white, male-fronted bands. In order to shake that up, we created Evolving Drop-in Sessions in partnership with advisors representing diverse musical genres and communities (Jazz, Hip Hop, Soul, Neo-soul, R&B, Spokenword and more).
WOW! So much more culture, energy and aesthetics on the PRP airwaves now. Intentional outreach aimed at increasing our coverage of BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQIA artists led to an increase of over 300% diverse artists in two years (from 13% to 55%) thanks to support from the Autzen and Collins foundations, the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition, The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, the Oregon Cultural Trust and RACC.
This platform continues to grow our connection with marginalized and underage (under 21) artists, provide spotlight and promote their work.
Here’s what we’ve been up to, from our most recent EDIS to the full archive – check it out:
Drop-In Session with Moon Debris
After a long stretch between releases, Moon Debris decided it was finally time to put out another album. Secret Water
Drop-In Session with Laughing About Nothing
Doubleheader interviews on PDX Pop Now! Radio on March 9th, starting it off with Laughing About Nothing. The band stopped
Drop-In Session with The Fur Coats
Wrapping up the March 9th doubleheader on PDX Pop Now! Radio, Betty from The Fur Coats dropped in for a
Drop-In Session with Shannon Wiancko
Listen to DJ Jonny's interview with young artist Shannon Wiancko, performing March 12th at the PDX Pop Now! / Friends
Drop-In Session with She’s Speaking
She’s Speaking creates forums and spaces where women’s voices and artistry, historically underrepresented, can be heard by all people. The
Drop-In Session with Joshua Josue
Joshua Josué joined us for our latest Sounds of PDX and brought a beautiful piece of music history with him.
