Amplifier

By WFAE

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Charlotte is known for banking and football. But what can be said of the Charlotte music scene? Join award-winning host Joni Deutsch every other Thursday for Amplifier, the music podcast from WFAE, where we shine a light on the artists who call Charlotte home. You just might find a new favorite song along the way.In 2019, Amplifier was named Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Podcast,” received a local Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” and was honored for innovation in music/arts podcasting by The Webby Awards (named “The Internet’s Highest Honor” by The New York Times). In 2021, it was Charlotte Magazine's "Best Podcast" again.Are you a musician or music professional from the Charlotte-area? Submit your information for future podcast consideration! Click here (or go to wfae.report/amplifier/submit-your-cltmusic-to-amplifier).

Episode Date
Rising hip-hop star ReeCee has Charlotte 'Rapped' around her finger
Feb 24, 2022
'Those roots are really here': From the Carter Family to Bill Monroe, unearthing the hidden history of Charlotte country music
Feb 10, 2022
Sixty years, hundreds of percussion instruments: Native American musician Jim Brock drums up memories
Jan 27, 2022
'New but familiar:' Modern Moxie brings retro-cool to Charlotte
Jan 13, 2022
Ring in the new year with the soaring cinematic jazz of Charlotte crooner Emily Sage
Dec 30, 2021
Just in time for Christmas: Grammy nominees The HamilTones on finding (musical) joy and (soulful) harmony
Dec 16, 2021
'Believe them and follow them': Folk musician Si Kahn on 50 Years of rabble-rousing music activism
Dec 02, 2021
In a world of streaming music, Charlotte's Lunchbox Records keeps on spinning
Nov 18, 2021
'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back
Nov 04, 2021
Making it big, but still feeling small: Chart-topping Charlotte rapper Lute opens up about mental health
Oct 21, 2021
Jason Herring is the 'Energizer Bunny' of Charlotte music
Oct 07, 2021
Charlotte Pop Band DALIA Sing A Love Letter To Latin Music's Borderless Potential
Sep 23, 2021
'Dear Journal': A Day In The Musical Life Of Charlotte Dream Rockers Petrov
Sep 09, 2021
From 'Trash Guy' To 'Trap Soul Artist': Charlotte Native DEVN Is Breaking Generational Curses Through Music
Aug 26, 2021
'I Love the Ride, But It's Hell Sometimes': Charlotte Rocker Jay Garrigan On Channeling Stage Fright Into Sonic Flight
Aug 12, 2021
The Soul-Searching Journey of Grammy Award-Winning North Carolina R&B Artist Greg Cox
Jul 29, 2021
Together In Life, Love And Harmonious Music: Folk Duo Courtney Lynn And Quinn Celebrate Pride And Partnership
Jul 15, 2021
'Life Is Weird ... And Awesome': Words Of Wisdom From Charlotte Folk Rapper Nige Hood
Jul 01, 2021
Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones And Calling Charlotte Home
Jun 17, 2021
Sixty Years, Hundreds Of Percussion Instruments: Native American Musician Jim Brock Drums Up Memories
Jun 03, 2021