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VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)

kevinwashington142

A fun and enlightening podcast that takes you on a journey through the little known and often unknown histories of music and musical culture from a millennial lens with a fun vibe for music history nerds and history nerds alike.

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All Episodes

28:57

Johnny J. Blair

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/09/27

In this episode, I’m chatting with singer-songwriter and musician Johnny J. Blair who shares his amazing musical journey including sharing the stage with music greats like Davy Jones as well as stories of The Beach Boys legend, Brian Wilson. Also, he shares stories of how faith plays a role in his music and so much more.

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23:30

For Dorothy, Sylvia & Andrea

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/09/20

In this episode, we’re exploring the legacies and artistry as well as paying homage to three incredible women in music history, Dorothy Love Coates, Sylvia Moy and Andrea Martin. We’re exploring these iconic songwriters and how the songs they wrote helped shape music and culture.SONG CREDITS: “You Can’t Hurry God” by The Gospel Harmonettes ℗ 2013 Master Classics Records “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes ℗ 1966 UMG Recordings, Inc. “Uptight” by Stevie Wonder (Instrumental) ℗ 1965 UMG

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26:53

Steven Morgan

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/09/13

In this episode, I’m chatting with Steven Morgan, a British comedian, improviser, musician & writer from The Netherlands. Steven shares his journey from being in a musician to the comedic and improv stage and how he has used all of those experiences to share his art with audiences and the world.

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32:20

Billy Aronson

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/09/06

In this episode, I’m chatting with playwright and TV writer Billy Aronson who helped originated the idea for the iconic rock musical, “RENT” as well as other amazing credits! Billy shares his journey as a writer and creative who struggled to get his work out there but continued forward due to his passion for writing, creativity and humor. He also shares the origin story behind the musical RENT!

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28:17

The Vibe is Gospel Pt. 2

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/08/30

In this episode, we are continuing the conversation with Part Two of our exploration and celebration of Gospel Music! We’re exploring the genre’s rich influence and connection with multiple genres of music from Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B and more! And we are having the conversation with two other guests, the host of the syndicated radio show, "The Rhythm Revival", Billy Wirtz and the Pastor of the Boyd Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Wylie, SC, Dr. Charlene Robbins!

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31:31

The Vibe is Gospel Pt.1

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/08/23

In this episode, it’s a two-part episode! In Part 1, we’re exploring the genre of Gospel Music! And we’re not just diving into the genre’s rich history and legacy, but we’re also going hear from a few local Carolina perspectives from WFGN-AM 1180’s Clarence Quarles and a member of the Keys of Harmony out of Shelby, Dee Hunt as we discuss Gospel music’s importance in faith and the music world!SONG CREDITS: “This Day” performed by Whitney Houston (originally by Edwin Hawkins ℗ 1984 Birthright

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32:35

Sasha Mereu

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/07/26

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with artist, musician, producer and classically trained Sasha Mereu who is also the co-founder of FairVu, a digital platform that helps give space for artist with revenue and concert opportunities. Sasha shares how FairVu is helping artists found space and ownership of their performances, along with his own musical journey and so much more!

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25:34

Darryl Stephens

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/07/19

In this first episode of VHC on Podbean, we another guest, producer Darryl Stephens who is the co-founder of Bass Parlour, a music app that gives a platform to connect, create, collaborate and build income as well. Darryl shares details on this great musical platform as well as his musical journey and more.

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00:37:48

Uptown Block Party

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/07/13

In this episode of VHC, I'm taking you on a ride into a local NC music festival event that took place back in May, the Uptown Block Party in Uptown Shelby, NC. I will be sharing with you some live performances from two local NC bands, The ACE Party Band and the Too Much Sylvia Band.

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00:21:22

Samuel Chambers

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/07/06

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with Samuel Chambers! He is an amazing creative on the rise from Florida and he is very passionate about storytelling including the powerful and creative story from his latest work called “Timid Bunny”! We discussed that, including what inspired his work and some of his favorite movie soundtracks and more.

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00:29:27

Ben Neill

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/06/28

In this episode, I got a chance to chat with internationally-acclaimed musician, composer, producer, author and trumpeter, Ben Neill, who is also the inventor of the Mutantrumpet, a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument. Ben shares how the Mutantrumpet was developed along with his musical journey and musical influences that inspires his music today.Song Credits: “Nature Loves Courage” by Ben Neill

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00:28:53

John Cousins

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/06/21

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with John Cousins, who is from the finance and business world, but has an eclectic and amazing background in music as well. He also shares his musical knowledge and great love for music and the journey that has led him to.

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00:20:55

Afrofuturism

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/06/15

In this episode, we’re continuing the celebration and commemoration of Black Music Month as well as commemorating the Juneteenth holiday and celebrating the life, music and legacy of Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone. We are diving deep into the rich history of Afrofuturism in music. From the innovated musicianship, musical lyrics, sound and onstage aesthetic and performances of the great bands and artists of the 60s and 70s like Parliament-Funkadelic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sun Ra and others

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00:20:10

The Pointer Sisters

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/06/07

In this episode, as we kickoff Black Music Month celebrating the contributions and legacy of black artists and musicians, we’re taking a deep dive into the music, artistry and legacy of The Pointer Sisters. We’re exploring this legendary family vocal group and their unique artistry and genre bending career and impact on the music industry and beyond. Song Credits:“Jump (For My Love) Instrumental” by The Pointer Sisters ℗ 1983 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment“Yes We Can, Can”

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00:20:11

P.S. Farewell

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/05/31

In this episode, I had a chance to chat with local Charlotte, P.S. Farewell original from Long Island, New York. We talked about his musical journey and upbringing as well as his musical influence and finding community in the Queen City music and creative community and so much more! We even had a special guest jump into the conversation.Song Credits: “Internet” by P.S Farewell

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00:30:46

Hecojeni

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/05/24

In this episode, I’m chatting with musicians, Jeff Niebuhr and Heath Cobb who meet in college at Auburn University where they started a college band in the late 1980s. After a couple of years together with their college band, Jeff and Heath went their separate ways and about 30 years later, the two came back together to form the musical duo, Hecojeni. Hear Jeff and Heath share their musical journey from those college band days to forming a musical duo and much more.

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00:35:20

Owen Ó Súilleabháin

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/05/17

In this episode, I had a chance to chat with Owen Ó Súilleabháin, singer, musician, poet and storyteller who comes from a family of Irish musicians. We had an amazing, spirited and fun conversation as Owen shared incredible gems about the rich history of Irish music and its impact on the world and so much more.

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00:20:03

Chautauqua

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/05/10

It’s the SECOND ANNIVERSARY EPISODE OF VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)!!! And we’re celebrating this special anniversary with a look into The Chautauqua Institution, the grand summer retreat and program for adults and youth geared in depth conversation on religion and politics as well as cultural hub of artistic expression in music, dance, theater and art. And the values of The Chautauqua falls right in line with the values of VHC of bringing together through exploration and conversation of

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00:24:58

Kevin "King" Ortiz

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/05/03

In this episode, I had a chance to chat with South Bronx, NY native and hip-hop artists, Kevin “King” Ortiz who shares his story of his musical journey, influences and the work he does to give back to his local community and so much more.Song Credits:“FAKE!” by Kevin King ℗ 2024 Kevin King “Goyard/Gatling” by Kevin King ℗ 2024 Kevin King

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00:24:36

The Music Video

VHC (Vibes, History & Culture) ·

2025/04/26

In this episode we are taking a journey into the history and evolution of the musical artform of “The Music Video”. From the early iterations of it in the early 20th century to the experimental stages of it during the 1960s and 70s to the launches of networks MTV, BET and VH1 to the evolution of music videos in the internet and social media age!NOTE: Features exert from MTV’s 1983 interview with David Bowie

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