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 Playing for Change (performer at Music Workshop’s Soundwaves concert series)
We continue our deep dive into Music Workshop's Soundwaves concert series with a Drop-In Session featuring Claire Finley, electric
Drop-In Session with Music Workshop’s Soundwaves Concert Series
Music Workshop is a Portland based nonprofit organization that creates high-quality, culturally responsive K-8 music education programming and provides it
Drop-In Session with Julianne Johnson-Weiss (“Tipping Point” PDX premiere)
Marking the Portland theatrical premiere of TIPPING POINT, Co-Producer Julianne Johnson-Weiss joined us in the PRP studios on Sounds
Drop-In Session with JP of Alberta Abbey
Alberta Abbey aims to nurture the creative, visual and performing arts in N/NE Portland by amplifying opportunities for Black
Drop-In Session with Renee Muzquiz
Indie pop/rock singer-songwriter extraordinaire, and one busy person, Renee Muzquiz is our latest Drop-In Session on Sounds of PDX...and
Drop-In Session with Cyrus Nabipoor
It was a bit of a blast from the PRP past for our latest Drop-In Session on Sounds of
