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 Star Chamber
Amanda and Corey of Star Chamber dropped by Jonny’s Playlist to celebrate the release of their new album, Mr. Radio.
Drop-In Session with Art Design Xchange / ADX Fest
Music often takes center stage on Sounds of PDX, but Portland’s arts and culture community creates many different kinds of
Drop-In Session with Essie and The Hum
Portland indie folk band Essie and The Hum joined us on the A to Z'Odyssey to share some tunes and talk
Drop-In Session with Idea the Artist
Portland musician Idea the Artist joined us on Sounds of PDX for a conversation about creating across disciplines, making music
Drop-In Session with Kenzy Peach
Portland singer-songwriter Kenzy Peach joined us on Sounds of PDX to share music and talk about the sincerity, humor and
Drop-In Session with Change Life
DJ Jonny hosted a special drop‑in session with Change Life (@change_life_band), the newly launched project from Lawton Browning of Woolen
