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Portland musician Hannah Glavor performs new songs
Hannah Glavor’s music used to lean toward singer-songwriter folk. But her newly released single, "Otherside," shows an indie rock side to the Portland musician. She writes about loss and hope, and about darkness and the light on the other side. Hannah Glavor joins us in the studio to perform songs from her new album.
Policing, racial justice take center stage in ‘Evolve Experience’ in Portland
The mission of the Portland nonprofit, the Red Door Project, is to use "the power of narrative art to bridge divides." Its show "Evolve Experience" does that by presenting scenes and monologues based on the real life experiences of Black Americans, police officers and other people in the justice system.
New digital archive showcases Albina neighborhood’s Black history and culture
A new digital archive contains thousands of photographs, audio recordings and film footage spanning decades showcasing Black history and culture in Portland's Albina neighborhood.
At this Portland music festival, many of the stars don’t come from too far
Downtown Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square will once again be home to the annual music festival PDX Live. This year, the concert series will not only feature a lineup from across genres, but also highlight musicians from the Pacific Northwest.
Echo Fund fosters independent music in Oregon
Echo Fund puts money behind creative nonperformance projects and recently handed out awards to 18 recipients in Oregon.
Beyond settler history: New book explores the story of Willamette Valley’s Indigenous tribes
Anthropologist David Lewis's new book uses federal records to piece together the untold history of the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde from pre-settler contact until the Western Oregon Indian Termination Act of 1954.
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is making Beaverton an arts destination
Chris Ayzoukian, executive director of the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, talks to us about the new season at the venue, which opened in March 2022 in downtown Beaverton.
‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode: Stephanie Phillips Interview
Stephanie Phillips is the lead singer and musician in the UK band Big Joanie. She was heavily influenced by riot grrrl.
‘Starting a Riot’ Bonus Episode: Corin Tucker Interview
Corin Tucker of Heavens To Betsy and Sleater-Kinney sat down with Fabi Reyna and she brought her guitar.
‘Starting a Riot’ episode 6: Don’t Call Me That
Riot grrrl left a legacy and … it’s complicated.