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 Oregon Music Hall of Fame
The 17th annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert is being held Saturday October 12th at Aladdin
Drop-In Session with Presidio
Presidio dropped by the PRP studio for our latest Sounds of PDX, actually two episodes of Sounds of PDX featured
Drop-In Session with Sol Syncd
A brand new dynamic duo have hit the PDX music scene...Sol Syncd has joined the chat and we are here
Drop-In Session with Easyfolk Fest
Easyfolk Fest is Thursday, August 8th to Saturday, August 10th at Portland Playhouse. Over those three evenings, you will immerse
Drop-In Session with Nyah
Nyah recently performed solo at our Dead Guy Music Fest (on our last day where we spotlighted younger artists) but
Drop-In Session with Rachel Wong
Soulful R&B artist Rachel Wong dropped by the PRP studio for our latest Sounds of PDX drop-in session; she brought
