VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)

In this episode, on this special July 4th edition, a perfect story in the conversation about the “ American Dream ” and what that really means. I had a chance to chat with, Sumi X who is a pop artist on the rise and who has amazing musical journey that includes how she became inspired by her Indian immigrant parents hard work ethic which led to her achieving her dreams in music!   Song Credits: “...

In this episode, we conclude our month long celebration of Black Music Month and the commemoration of Pride Month !  We’re exploring the history and legacy of Voguing and the Ballroom Culture including music pioneers who helped influence the ballroom scene like Sylvester , the complex history Madonna’s iconic hit, “ Vogue ” and so much more!   Song Credits: “ Vogue ” by Madonna ℗ 1990 Warner Bros...

In this episode, in continuation of our month long celebration of Black Music Month and our Juneteenth Commemoration !  We’re exploring The Minneapolis Sound , the rich history of this unique style of music from this unique musical hub. We’re talking music from Prince to Morris Day & The Time to Shelia E. to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and so much more!   Song Credits: “ Get It Up ” by Morris Da...

In this episode, we’re continuing our month long celebration of Black Music Month ! And this episode, we’re chatting with Dennis Reed Jr. a local Charlotte, NC pianist and founder of Inspire the Fire INC and the Sainted Trap Choir ! Dennis is sharing his musical journey that led to founding these amazing choirs that led to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages as well as the music and a...

We’re kicking off a summer long episode run of VHC as well as the month long celebration of Black Music Month ! And in this episode, we’re chatting with Elizabeth McCorvey a multi-instrumentalist, fiddler musician and singer. And we’re chatting about her awesome musical journey and musical influences as well as the importance of celebrating the presences and musical traditions of Black Americana a...

 In this episode, we’re CELEBRATING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST! And to celebrate the occasion, I’m chatting with fellow podcast host, Cody Tinsley , co-host of the show EarWax ! Cody is sharing his experience as a former radio store clerk and his love for all things musical history and so much more! 

In this episode, I had a great conversation with CR , an Indian composer and producer blends a great mixture of traditional Indian music with techno pop and so much more! CR is sharing with us his musical journey and some great gems about the rich history of Indian music and more.   Song Credits: “ Steel Heart Instrumental (VS Pop) ” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP “ Neon Bharat Instrumen...

In this episode, I’m chatting with Peter Pepper , singer, songwriter and musician of Alternative/Punk music and he is sharing about his musical journey and how that led to him helping other artists with his platforms Adventure Punk and so much more. 

In this episode, I’m chatting with Paul Whitten , an Army Veteran, History Nerd and the Founder of Nashville Adventures and he is sharing with us his love for history, especially Music City’s rich and diverse musical history, legacy and so much more.

In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the rich history and legacy of the Apollo Theater which originally begin in 1914 as a burlesque venue that was white-only. But 20 years later, the theater would transform into African-American Entertainment cultural hub and staple that we know it today. We’re also paying a special tribute to “ Showtime at the Apollo ” co-host, Kiki Shepard .   Song Cr...