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 ePP
Lose your mind with our latest Sounds of PDX Drop-In Session featuring ePP. Creative beyond belief, ePP's been musically
Drop-In Session with James Powers
We spent our Friday evening on Sounds of PDX chatting with James Powers - local jazz trombonist, composer, multi-band
Drop-In Session with June Magnolia
We had an opportunity to chat with our favorite Korean Prog Fairy - ok, perhaps she's the only self-proclaimed Korean
Drop-In Session with Lo Steele
Singer, songwriter, poet and award winning actor Lo Steele dropped by Sounds of PDX for our latest Drop-In Session; we
Drop-In Session with Logan Lynn
With his 10th album "New Money", Logan Lynn continues to delight with an electro-pop sensibility that offers both a glimpse
Drop-In Session with WREN the Band
We love us some new local music here at Portland Radio Project. After three years of making musical magic, WREN
