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:
Parisalexa Plays Portland!
One of the Northwest's brightest rising stars, Parisalexa (aka Paris Alexa Williams) is headlining The Lot Summer Music Festival Sunday
Drop-In Session with Portland Cello Project and Saeeda Wright
Members of the all-star Portland Cello Project Skip vonKuske and Diane Chaplin along with longtime collaborator Saeeda Wright joined Cyrus
Drop-In Session with Edna Vazquez
Singer-songwriter Edna Vazquez finds music inspiration in many forms: Memories of her grandfather, the stories of others, and many areas
Drop-In Session with Liv Warfield
On our latest Drop-In Session, Ms.Elle had the pleasure to speak with the legendary alternative-soul artist, Liv Warfield. Ms.Elle spoke with
Drop-In Session with Noah Simpson
On the latest Drop-In Session, trumpeter, composer and educator Noah Simpson sits down with fellow trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor to discuss
Drop-In Session with Joe Kye
On the latest Drop-in Session, host Cyrus Nabipoor spoke to Joe Kye – Portland-based indie pop violinist-looper, vocalist, and teacher.
