Shows
Good Life ProjectKevin Coval | Louder Than a BombPoet and publisher Kevin Coval is the recipient of the 2018 Studs Terkel Award, the 2017 John Peter Altgeld Freedom of Speech Award. He is the author of over a dozen books including; A People’s History of Chicago and Everything Must Go (https://amzn.to/3cXMojM), editor of The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop, and the play, This is Modern Art, co-written with Idris Goodwin, which premiered at Steppenwolf Theater. Coval is also the Artistic Director of Young Chicago Authors, which won a MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, and the founder of Louder Th...
2020-10-0555 min
The CornerstoreVLA #ChangeTheName | Changing the name of Douglas Park and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Bianca and Raniya of VLA #ChangeTheName about their ongoing efforts to change the name of Douglas Park to honor Frederick & Anna-Murray Douglass instead of Stephen Douglas. Bianca walks us through the process of getting the name change completed; shares how this campaign came about; and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-09-2228 min
inTheir20s#14 - Kevin Coval, Poet and Director at Young Chicago AuthorsKevin Coval is the Artistic Director of Young Chicago Authors (“YCA”), which won a MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, & the founder of Louder Than a Bomb: The Chicago Youth Poetry Festival, the world's largest youth poetry festival, now in more than 19 cities around the world. Kevin has mentored and created safe spaces for some of Chicago’s brightest young creatives, including now-blossoming YCA alums Chance the Rapper, Noname, Saba, and Jamila Woods. In our interview, we discuss with Kevin how he found his passion for poetry and writing and the importance of having a creative space.
2020-09-2122 min
inTheir20s#14 - Kevin Coval, Poet and Director at Young Chicago AuthorsKevin Coval is the Artistic Director of Young Chicago Authors (“YCA”), which won a MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, & the founder of Louder Than a Bomb: The Chicago Youth Poetry Festival, the world's largest youth poetry festival, now in more than 19 cities around the world. Kevin has mentored and created safe spaces for some of Chicago’s brightest young creatives, including now-blossoming YCA alums Chance the Rapper, Noname, Saba, and Jamila Woods. In our interview, we discuss with Kevin how he found his passion for poetry and writing and the importance of having a creative space.
2020-09-2122 min
The CornerstoreNo Cuts x No Glory Barber Shop | The history of the shop, the cultural importance of the barbershop, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with TJ & Drew The Barber of No Cuts x No Glory Barber Shop about how they began working together, the on-going importance of the barbershop and what it means for the culture, the type of environment they aim to have in their space, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-09-1542 min
The CornerstoreAlan Ket | Museum of Graffiti, his personal evolution as an artist, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Alan Ket, Co-Founder of the Museum of Graffiti, about the museum and it's dedication to the graffiti art form. Alan also talks about the significance of the museum's location in Wynwood, his personal evolution as an artist, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-09-0857 min
The CornerstoreJeff Zimmermann | Beginnings of becoming a muralist, the role graphic design plays in his work, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Jeff Zimmermann about the challenges of creating murals during quarantine, the integral role graphic design plays in his aesthetic, the transition from street art to gallery work, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-09-0142 min
The CornerstoreCharlie Kane & Maria Mora | Documenting Women DJs and their experiences in "For The Record"The Cornerstore spoke with Charlie Kane & Maria Mora about their Documentary, "For The Record" that covers women DJs and their experiences in the music scene; how they got their start in their respective art forms, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-08-2543 min
The CornerstoreGeorgina Trevino | Breaking the norms of fashion and art, enjoying the endless possibilities of collaboration, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with contemporary jeweler Georgina Trevino about the power of social media with endless possibilities for collaboration, constantly changing and evolving as an artist, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-08-1836 min
The CornerstoreTracy Baim | What the future holds for the Chicago Reader, the early house scene in the city, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Chicago Reader Publisher and Hall of Famer, Tracy Baim, about the never-ending desire to be a journalist and covering queer stories/news the right way, what the future holds for the Chicago Reader, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-08-1134 min
The CornerstoreHenry Chalfant | Documenting Hip-Hop Culture, Style Wars, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Henry Chalfant about documenting hip-hop as a cultural form, the creation of Style Wars, advocating for hip-hop culture/the youth, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-08-0445 min
The CornerstoreLiz Flores | Cubism and geometry, the power of social media in art, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Liz Flores about the use of cubism and geometry throughout her work; the power of social media in art; and the relationship between being a business owner and an artist.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-07-2838 min
The CornerstoreMichael Caplan | Nelson Algren documentary, finding true fulfillment in the arts, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Columbia College Chicago Film Professor Michael Caplan about the Premiere of his Nelson Algren documentary on WTTW, the journey of entering the creative world and finding true fulfillment in the arts, and more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-07-2131 min
The CornerstoreTubsz | Bringing Black and Brown communities together through art, blending graffiti and calligraphy, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Artist and Designer, Tubsz, about style-writing, blending the practices of graffiti and calligraphy, his work with the Mural Movement in efforts to bring the Black and Brown communities together, and much more.
Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter, Instagram,and Soundcloud! You can also access and download episodes via Spotify and Apple!
2020-07-1435 min
Talks at GoogleKevin Coval | Life and Death of an American NeighborhoodKevin Coval is the founding editor of The BreakBeat Poets imprint on Haymarket Books, & Artistic Director of the MacArthur Award-winning cultural organization, "Young Chicago Authors". In this episode he discusses his book, "Everything Must Go," an illustrated poetic retelling of the tales of Chicago's Wicker Park in the late 1990's. Though populated by colorful characters and entertaining stories, the book also serves as a template for understanding the process of displacement and reinvention currently reshaping American cities. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.
2020-07-141h 01
The CornerstoreMaya Schenwar | Truthout, Coming into abolitionist work, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Writer & Editor Maya Schenwar about her work with Truthout, what it means to defund the police, coming into abolitionist work, how non-black people can be better allies, and more.
2020-07-0740 min
The CornerstoreCoolOut Chris & Amina | Urbanized Music, creating as a family, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Chicago Hip-Hop Couple CoolOut Chris and Amina about Urbanized Music, being Hip-Hop parents during this time, and more.
2020-06-3041 min
The CornerstoreEmily Jungmin Yoon | Life in Hawaii, the journey of becoming a writer, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Emily Jungmin Yoon about life in Hawaii, studying Korean poetry, the journey of becoming a writer, A Cruelty Special to Our Species, and much more.
2020-06-2441 min
The CornerstoreJahmal Cole | My Block My Hood My City, serving the communtiy, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Jahmal Cole, CEO & Founder of My Block My Hood My City about learning from other activists about criminal justice reform during this time, being a self-published author, working on behalf of the community, and much more.
2020-06-1631 min
The CornerstoreSir Charles | Made in Chi-Town With Love, fatherhood, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Sir Charles about the recent protests and his role in his community, the importance of the messages in his work, and more.
2020-06-0935 min
The CornerstoreLiz Abunaw | Forty Acres Fresh Market, creating neighborhood infrastructure, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Liz Abunaw, Owner and Operator of The Forty Acres Fresh Market, about the work the organization is doing, the importance of reaching disadvantaged neighborhoods, and more.
2020-06-0246 min
The CornerstoreDJ Step | Studying the roots of DJing, the importance of always getting a fit off, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with DJ Step about the process of developing his own musical taste and the importance of sports in his upbringing; learning the ins and outs of DJing; the importance of continuing to get fits off even during quaratine; navigating the virtual space DJ scene; and more.
2020-05-2645 min
The CornerstoreWilliam Camargo | Growing up around Disneyland, finding liberation through photography, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with William Camargo about growing up around Disneyland, photojournalism as a way to travel and get to know people, and his ever-growing ability to document history/taking images as a means of re-remembering.
2020-05-1941 min
The CornerstoreRick Kogan | Freelance Journalism, remaining curious in the city, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with WGN's own Rick Kogan about the beginnings of his journalism/broadcasting career, formidable experiences in the UK, and documenting notable characters of Chicago, and more.
2020-05-1252 min
The CornerstoreJosé Olivarez & Willie Perdomo | LatiNext, working together, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with José Olivarez & Willie Perdomo, 2 editors of The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNext, about their current experience with releasing this new anthology into the world right now. José & Willie also express what kind of conversations they hope this book will cause; what it was like working so closely together; and much more.
2020-05-0539 min
The CornerstoreYvette Mayorga | Multi-dimensional art, Latinx experience, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with visual artist Yvette Mayorga, about the shift she's experienced with her creation process during the stay-at-home order. Yvette also touches on her various techniques and use of different color pallets throughout her work, using her art to bring awareness to complexities and intersectionalities, and more.
2020-04-2834 min
The CornerstoreKrista Franklin | Too Much Midnight, the essence of time, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with writer and visual artist, Krista Franklin, about her experience thus far during this quarantine and her relationship with time. Krista also shares details about her latest book, Too Much Midnight,; her love for science fiction and Afrofuturism; and much more.
2020-04-2143 min
The CornerstoreBambi Banks-Couleé & Khloe Park | Unfriendly Black Hotties, Virtual Drag Shows, and moreThis week the Cornerstore spoke with Bambi Banks-Couleé & Khloe Park, 2 of the 4 founders of Unfriendly Black Hotties. Bambi and Khloe share the history of Unfriendly Black Hotties, the transition to holding virtual drag shows, the importance of confidence and sisterhood in drag, and much more.
The Unfriendly Black Hotties host a monthly drag show every 4th Friday of the month at Splash Chicago in Boystown. To learn more and/or to support their work, follow the founders on Instagram: Bambi Banks-Couleé, Khloe Park, Miss Toto, and Kenzie Couleé.
2020-04-1433 min
The CornerstoreDJ Ca$h Era | Becoming a staple in Chicago’s DJ scene, Working with multiple organizations, and moreThis week, on a special episode of the podcast, the Cornerstore spoke with our producer at WGN, DJ Ca$h Era about her family, navigating between gigs around the city & work with multiple organizations, becoming a staple in Chicago’s DJ scene & more.
2020-04-1138 min
The CornerstoreKristen Kaza | SloMo From Homo, finding new inspirations online, and moreAs we continue our quarantine interviews, Kevin speaks with Kristen Kaza (Party Producer and Community Enthusiast) about her continuous efforts to host cultural events within the virtual world. Kristen talks about making the monthly SloMo Party, typically hosted at The Whistler, into a virtual party that has now honed the name SloMo From Homo; the challenges of postponing and completely cancelling events; re-evaluating what it means to host accessible occasions, and much more.
SloMo Party takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month and while we continue to social distance, SloMo Party will virtually host their event...
2020-04-0739 min
The CornerstoreDJ King Marie | Being a genre-bending creative, debut EP: The Prelude, and moreThis week the Cornerstore spoke with DJ King Marie about the deep culture & Filipina family roots that influence her art, being a genre-bending creative & her debut house-influenced EP, The Prelude.
2020-04-0641 minThe CornerstoreKara Jackson | Being the National Youth Poet Laureate, her new book "Bloodstone Cowboy", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Kara Jackson about her new book "Bloodstone Cowboy," her new album "A Song for Every Chamber of the Heart" and being the National Youth Poet Laureate.
2020-04-0650 minThe CornerstoreCornerstore Crew | Favorite episodes thus far, what the future may hold, and moreThis week the Cornerstore turned the mic around on itself with a causal episode featuring the podcast staff. Host, Kevin Coval, super producer & DJ, DJ Ca$h Era, unreal photographer, Mercedes Zapata, & snacktor, Max Weissman connect about favorite episodes of the past, 2019 memories, where we’d like the podcast to go in the future & more.
2020-04-0428 min
The CornerstoreMax The Snacktor | His 5 years in Chicago and working in the art scene; Curating shows with Young Chicago Authors, and moreOn this episode, Kevin Coval and Mercedes Zapata talk with Max The Snacktor as he shares insight into his upbringing in LA; his visual artistry and being the co-founder of Chicago Sleepers; working with Young Chicago Authors and the various shows he’s curated; and much more.
Max is leaving Chicago to return back home to LA and begin working with the great people at Secret Walls. The team can’t thank him enough for all that he has done and will continue to do for the art world. This isn’t farewell, this is see you later!
2020-04-0449 min
The CornerstoreAdd-2 | Community work in Chicago, "Jim Crow: The Musical", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Add-2 about his community work in Chicago with Haven Studio and beyond; the work behind the lyricism that’s made him a revered emcee; his highly anticipated new album “Jim Crow: The Musical”released on November 26th, 2019; and more.
2020-04-0457 min
The CornerstoreJesse De La Pena | The rich history of Chicago's music scene, Blue Groove Lounge, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Jesse De La Pena about his roots in Chicago, his place in the rich history of Chicago’s hip hop and music scene, his tenure at Vocalo Radio and more.
2020-04-041h 03
The CornerstoreTanji Harper | Her early life and early professional experience, The Happiness Club, and moreThis week the Cornerstore spoke with dancer and educator Tanji Harper about her early life and early professional experience, her work with Blu Rhythm Chicago and her experiences and incredible work as the Artistic Director of The Happiness Club for the past 20 years.
2020-04-0253 min
The CornerstoreAlex Boutros of Chicago Votes | Advocating for incarcerated individuals, encouraging young voters, and moreAs we continue to practice safe quarantine procedures, Kevin spoke with Alex, Community Organizer for Chicago Votes, via a virtual call to learn more about how she and other organizers are handling the transition into virtual conversation in order to complete their work.
Alex also talks advocating for incarcerated individuals amidst this pandemic, the work of Chicago Votes and encouraging young voters to get to the polls, and much more.
2020-03-3141 min
The CornerstoreDJ Chava | Path to becoming a DJ, moving from Mexico to Wisconsin, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with DJ Chava about her path to becoming a DJ, her work transgressing cultures and cities, and got the chance to speak with Chava and her mother about moving from Mexico to Wisconsin and more.
2020-03-3148 min
The CornerstoreDavid Heo | "Honey & Smoke" Solo Show, arts education, and moreThis week the Cornerstore spoke with David Heo about growing up as an Asian American in the south, how he truly feels about his arts education, his solo show at Vertical Gallery “Honey & Smoke” on display now and more
2020-03-1045 min
Mild Sauce LiveEp. 19 • with Kevin CovalOn the latest episode of Mild Sauce Live, host Jake Krez links up with Kevin Coval: Chicago poet, author, teacher, organizer and much more. The pair talk his latest book, Everything Must Go and the implications of "Mono Culture" and what it means for the city and the world at large. Also discussed are YCA alums Saba and NoName, as well as the current state of Chicago arts and the 20th anniversary of Louder Than A Bomb. All that and more above shot as always at Soundscape Studios.
2019-12-1729 min
The CornerstoreCrazy LegsThe Cornerstore spoke with Crazy Legs, a hip-hop pioneer, cultural ambassador & founding member of The world-famous Rock Steady Crew. He has put on for the culture since before it was called hip-hop. We spoke from Brooklyn about Puerto Rico, being at the forefront of the movement for more than 40 years & how young people & youth culture changed & are changing the world.
2019-11-121h 05
The CornerstoreFoster ProjectThe Cornerstore spoke with Kieran Hush & Tom Gavin of the Foster Project about how they formed Foster Project, their work as a creative studio & multidisciplinary design firm, and what the future holds for this young group of creatives.
2019-11-1237 min
The CornerstoreDAZEThe Cornerstore spoke with visual artist DAZE, also known as Chris Ellis, about being a young pioneer of New York City subway graffiti in the 70’s, living though and influencing very transformative years in graffiti, hip hop and dance culture, and transitioning his work and practice to show in some of the most notable museums in the world and more.
2019-11-0843 min
The CornerstoreJasmine MansJasmine Mans is a poet, performance artist & entrepreneur. We spoke about the hustle, Newark, New Jersey & being one of the first poets to go viral. Stay connected with The Cornerstore on Twitter & Instagram(@cornerstore_pod), and other streaming platforms!
2019-11-0837 min
Ampersand: The Poets & Writers PodcastEverything Must Go by Kevin CovalKevin Coval reads “Rudy” and “Everything Must Go” from his poetry collection Everything Must Go, published in October by Haymarket Books. Illustrated by Langston Allston.
2019-10-0903 min
WBEZ's ResetPoet Kevin Coval’s Newest Work Looks At GentrificationFrom the late 1980’s and into the 90’s, Chicago’s Wicker Park was both a working-class neighborhood and a hub for young creatives searching for community and a place to hone their art. 10 years later, the area became a magnet for developers looking to cash in on Wicker Park’s hip nature and the close proximity to downtown.Poet and activist Kevin Coval’s new book “Everything Must Go: The Life And Death of An American Neighborhood” examines the changes that Coval witnessed, what gentrification meant to Wicker Park, to Chicago, and to neighborhoods in cities facing a similar situ...
2019-09-1613 minWBEZ's ResetPoet Kevin Coval’s Newest Work Looks At GentrificationFrom the late 1980’s and into the 90’s, Chicago’s Wicker Park was both a working-class neighborhood and a hub for young creatives searching for community and a place to hone their art. 10 years later, the area became a magnet for developers looking to cash in on Wicker Park’s hip nature and the close proximity to downtown.Poet and activist Kevin Coval’s new book “Everything Must Go: The Life And Death of An American Neighborhood” examines the changes that Coval witnessed, what gentrification meant to Wicker Park, to Chicago, and to neighborhoods in cities facing a similar situ...
2019-09-1613 min
The CornerstoreFloyd DavisThe Cornerstore spoke with Floyd David IVabout growing up on a farm & learning a practical art, becoming the go to stage & set designer in Chicago’s music scene, countless other crafty projects he has pioneered, and more.
2019-07-2942 min
The CornerstoreThe Cornerstore Podcast: Nappy Head Club founder Rachel Topping & Photographer Lil RachThe Cornerstore spoke with Nappy Head Club founder Rachel Topping about the company's mission to uplift black women and create a space for a healthy and empowering conversation about black hair. Also joining us is Lil Rach (Rachel Bernard) who spoke about her start in photography, her influences in nature and rural living in Fox Valley, and her upcoming work including a photo exhibit at the YCA gallery in June.
2019-06-0456 min
The CornerstoreNico SegalThe Cornerstore spoke with Nico Segal about his career as a touring musician, why he chose to move back to Chicago from LA, and his forthcoming collaborative project with Nate Fox, ‘Intellexual.’
2019-05-2045 min
The CornerstoreMother NatureThe Cornerstore spoke with Mother Nature about growing up in hip-hop, becoming a duo in Urbana and moving to Chicago, and their latest project “Pressure”.
2019-05-2036 min
The CornerstoreMFn MeloThe Cornerstore spoke with MFn Melo about growing up on the westside, how Pivot became a brotherhood, and the making of his debut project ‘Melodramatics.’
2019-05-201h 00
The CornerstoreSABAThe Cornerstore spoke with rapper Saba about his upbringing in Chicago’s west side neighborhood, the passing of his cousin DinnerWithJohn, and the making of ‘Care For Me.’
2019-05-201h 31
The CornerstoreNikko WashingtonThe Cornerstore spoke with Nikko Washington about his upbringing, his art & design work, his solo show “53 ’til infinity”.
2019-05-2038 min
The CornerstoreQari & Mulatto BeatsThis week we spoke to Qari & Mulatto Beats about making music together their entire careers, the release of Operation Hennessy , and the prospect of Qari & Mulatto’s follow up to ‘Space Jam.’
2019-05-2045 min
The CornerstoreMick JenkinsThe Cornerstore spoke with emcee Mick Jenkins about his entrance into Chicago rap, reception of his debut studio album “The Healing Component,” and more recent work, including “or more; the anxious.”
2019-05-2058 min
The CornerstoreJessica HopperThe Cornerstore spoke with music maven Jessica Hopper on the early days of punk rock and grunge in Minneapolis, her 2015 book “The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic,” and being a woman in the music industry.
2019-05-201h 07
The CornerstoreKekeli Sumah & Jeffly Gabriella Molina | Their international upbringing, work with Driehaus Museum, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Curatorial Fellow, Kekeli Sumah, and Artist Fellow, Jeffly Gabriella Molina, about their international upbringing, work with the Driehaus Museum and The Tale of Today: the emerging fellowship program.
2019-04-3051 min
The CornerstoreJeff Weiss | West Coast rap canon, Passion of the Weiss, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Jeff Weiss about the West Coast rap canon, launching and running the blog Passion of the Weiss, and his newest endeavor, TheLAnd magazine.
2019-04-2353 min
The CornerstoreMother Nature | Growing up in hip-hop, their latest project "Pressure", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Mother Nature about growing up in hip-hop, becoming a duo in Urbana and moving to Chicago, and their latest project “Pressure”.
2019-04-1636 min
The CornerstoreNico Segal | His formal and DIY music training, new project ‘Intellexual', and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Nico Segal about his career as a touring musician, why he chose to move back to Chicago from LA, and his forthcoming collaborative project with Nate Fox, ‘Intellexual.'
2019-04-0945 min
The CornerstoreCamonghne Felix | Growing up in the Bronx, her new book "Build Yourself A Boat", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Camonghne Felix about growing up in the Bronx & in the poetry community, working on political communications strategies for campaigns, and her new book "Build Yourself A Boat" set to release on April 2nd, 2019.
2019-04-0239 min
The CornerstoreMakaya McCraven | Finding his community in Chicago, latest project "Universal Beings", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Makaya McCraven about his musical upbringing that shaped him into the contemporary jazz drummer he is today, finding his community in Chicago and beyond, his latest project "Universal Beings" and more.
2019-03-2651 min
The CornerstoreKimberly Michelle Vaughn | Her first steps in comedy, her show "She The People" at Second City, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Kimberly Michelle Vaughn on being black growing up in a predominantly white suburb, her first steps in comedy, her show "She The People" on the main stage at Second City & more.
2019-03-1948 min
The CornerstoreSharkula | Being a serial abstract lyricist, the Chicago hip-hop community, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Sharkula on being a fixture in the Chicago hip hop community for decades, epitomizing the ultimate hustle in entrepreneurism, being a serial abstract lyricist and more.
2019-03-1244 min
The CornerstoreCzr Prz | Finding success as a muralist, co-funding Ava Grey, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Czr Prz about coming up in Chicago, finding success as a muralist, co-founding a creative agency called Ava Grey, and more.
2019-03-0546 min
The CornerstoreNico Sirridge | Starting his creative career, cut and sew design work, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Nico Sirridge about starting his creative career, his candid photos that sparked from genuine relationships, his cut and sew design work, and more.
2019-02-2629 min
The CornerstoreNikko Washington | His art and design work, "53 'til infinity", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Nikko Washington about his upbringing, his art & design work, his solo show "53 'til infinity," which is currently on view at the University of Chicago's Cafe Logan in the Logan Center for the Arts until March 31st.
2019-02-1938 min
The CornerstoreQari & Mulatto Beats | Making music together, the release of 'Operation Hennessy', and moreThis week we spoke to Qari & Mulatto Beats about making music together their entire careers, the release of Operation Hennessy on Feb. 13, and the prospect of Qari & Mulatto’s follow up to ‘Space Jam.’
2019-02-1245 min
The CornerstoreGlenda Lissette | The use of the internet in making her career, finding her style in portraiture, and moreThis week we spoke to Glenda Lissette about how she got started balancing school with work & creativity, the use of internet & social media in making a career, and finding her style in portraiture.
2019-02-0537 min
The CornerstoreKawaii Suga | "Slaps" Gallery Art Show, why she centers women in her work, and moreThis week we spoke to Kawaii Suga about growing up in a religious household, why she centers women in her work, and her “Slaps” gallery art show.
2019-01-2935 min
The CornerstoreFloyd David IV | Learning a practical art, being a stage & set designer in Chicago's music scene, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Floyd David IV about growing up on a farm & learning a practical art, becoming the go to stage & set designer in Chicago’s music scene, countless other crafty projects he has pioneered, and mo
2019-01-2242 min
The CornerstoreEddie Burns | Touring the world with Clairo, current projects, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Eddie Burns about discovering the nuances of his musical practice, touring the world with Clairo, and the current projects he’s working on.
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SoChiety [The Society of Chicago]Young Chicago Authors and "Louder Than a Bomb": Kevin CovalIt's the last episode of our first season! This week, we chat with Kevin Coval, a poet and activist. Kevin is the Artistic Director for Young Chicago Authors, a nonprofit that helps Chicago kids discover their voice. He is also the winner of the 2018 Studs Terkel Award and the author of "A People’s History of Chicago." We talk with Kevin about how art and community can help shape each other.
Find out more about Young Chicago Authors and Louder Than a Bomb at their website: https://youngchicagoauthors.org/
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2019-01-1544 min
The CornerstoreSafia Elhillo | 'The January Children', career as a traveling poet, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Safia Elhillo about her book ‘The January Children,’ her career as a traveling poet, and what’s next for her.
2019-01-081h 01
The CornerstoreA reflection on The Cornerstore’s inaugural year, 2018’s best music, and moreTo cap off the end of the year, Tara, Kevin, Max, and DJ Cash Era reflect on The Cornerstore’s inaugural year, 2018’s best music, and the podcast’s future.
2019-01-0124 min
The CornerstoreDJ Taye | The evolution of footworking, joining the crew Teklife, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with DJ Taye about the evolution of footworking in Chicago’s south suburbs, joining the legendary crew Teklife, and the future of footwork.
2018-12-2634 min
The CornerstoreColleen Mares | Finding her way into the music industry, becoming Chance the Rapper's manager, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Colleen Mares about finding her way into the music industry, becoming Chance the Rapper’s manager, and the breakthrough work she and her team have done for Chicago and the industry at large.
2018-12-191h 01
The CornerstoreBrandon Breaux | Merging his creative endeavors with designing for large brands, The Invisible Space, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Brandon breaux about how he started b boying, how he’s merged his own creative endeavors with designing for large brands, and opening up his new brick and mortar, The Invisible Space.
2018-12-1156 min
The CornerstoreCornerstore 1 Year Anniversary | merlot and amuse.126 on their growth as graffiti writersDuring The Cornerstore’s One Year Anniversary at the Emporium
Pop up, Kevin and Tara spoke with merlot and amuse.126 about the growth of their individual journeys as graffiti writers - and how their artistic practices have grown together.
2018-12-0453 minThe CornerstoreCornerstore 1 Year Anniversary |Boi Jeanius, Tatiana Hazel, Navarro, and Victor! on their Red Bull Music Festival Chicago showFor the celebration of The Cornerstore’s one year anniversary at emporium pop up, Kevin and Tara spoke with Boi Jeanius, Tatiana Hazel, Navarro, and Victor! about their respective journeys and being part of Red Bull Music Festival Chicago’s Xicago show.
2018-11-271h 05
The CornerstoreCornerstore 1 Year Anniversary | Nachelle Pugh on the John Walt Foundation and Pivot Gang; Amara Enyia talks activism in Chicago and her mayoral campaignFor the celebration of the Cornerstore’s one year anniversary at emporium pop up, Tara and Kevin delved deep into Chicago’s westside and spoke with Nachelle Pugh about pivot gang, the John Walt foundation, and the upcoming John Walt day memorial concert, and Amara Enyia about activism in Chicago, her southside roots, and her mayoral campaign for 2019.
2018-11-201h 02
The CornerstoreRoy Kinsey | His project 'Blackie', upcoming show during Chicago's Red Bull Festival, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Roy Kinsey about the intersection of his rap and librarian careers, the social and historical context of his project ‘Blackie,” and his upcoming show during Chicago’s Red Bull festival.
2018-11-131h 09
The CornerstoreThe Indianers | Developing their artistic pracices, what's next, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Omar Apollo, Lonewolf, and Vinny Romero, aka the Indianers, about developing their respective artistic practices in Indiana and what’s next.
2018-11-061h 02
The CornerstorePaul Branton | Balancing his family and creative practice, his most recent show, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Paul Branton about his childhood throughout Chicago, balancing his family and creative practice, and his most recent show at Young Chicago Authors.
2018-10-3041 min
The CornerstoreL.A. VanGogh and Solo Sam | Entry points into music, current projects, and moreIn a special episode, The Cornerstore spoke with Chicago-based emcees L.A. VanGogh and Solo Sam about their respective entry points into music, how their cultures and families shaped their individual artistry, and what they’re currently working on.
2018-10-231h 05
The CornerstoreLily Mercer | London's music scene, the creation of Viper Magazine, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Lily Mercer about her rise as a key player in London’s music scene, the differences between rap and grime, and the creation of Viper Magazine, which just celebrated its fifth anniversary.
2018-10-1650 min
The CornerstoreSam Kirk | The importance of women of color in queer spaces, current residency at Chicago Art Department, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with muralist Sam Kirk about how her biracial background has impacted her work, the importance of women of color in queer spaces, and her current residency at the Chicago Art Department.
2018-10-0959 min
The CornerstoreBoogie McClarin | How house music entered her life, using dance to radicalize the art of teaching, and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Boogie McClarin about growing up in a rapidly changing Chicago, how house music entered her life, and how she uses the musical style and dance form to radicalize the art of teaching.
2018-09-2554 min
The CornerstoreJoey Purp | Starting the crew SaveMoney, release of his latest mixtape "QUARTERTHING", and moreThe Cornerstore spoke with Joey Purp about how he spent his youth exploring Chicago, how he and his friends started the crew SaveMoney, and the release of his high-acclaimed mixtape 'QUARTERTHING.'
2018-09-181h 04
Discover This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook — Perfect On Your Commute.A People's History of Chicago by Kevin CovalPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/220800to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A People's History of Chicago
Author: Kevin Coval
Narrator: Kevin Coval, Jamila Woods
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 03-15-18
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Places
Publisher's Summary:
Chicago is one of the most widely celebrated, routinely demonized, and thoroughly contested cities in the world.Writing in the tradition of Howard Zinn, Kevin Coval’s A People’s History of Chicago celebrates the history of this great American city from the perspective of those on the margins, whose stories often go untold. These 77 poems (for the...
2018-03-152h 06
Open Stacks#26 Homegoings: Eve Ewing, Angela Jackson & Kevin CovalThis week, we hear from the current generation of classic Chicago literature. Eve Ewing reads from "Electric Arches," Angela Jackson reads from "Roads, Where There Are No Roads," and Kevin Coval reads from "A People's History of Chicago." Open Stacks is the official podcast of the Seminary Co-operative Bookstores. This episode was produced by Kit Brennen and Imani E. Jackson.
2017-11-0659 min
Scapi RadioScapi Radio 08.31.17 Kevin CovalWe sit down with Kevin Coval to talk about his new book A People’s History of Chicago, Recognition of Radical Politics in Culture, Louder than a Bomb, education as a…
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2017-09-0100 min
Make (No) BonesEpisode 22: An Interview with Kevin CovalPoet Kevin Coval reads a poem from his newest poetry collection, A People's History of Chicago, and talks about how hip hop, storytelling, and the poetics of placed have influenced him as an artist and writer.
2017-08-2500 min
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Chicago educator, writer, and poet extraordinaire Kevin Coval returns to Dynasty Podcasts, in support of his new book, A People's History of Chicago. Over the course of a half hour, Coval and Dynasty host Jaime Black go deep in their love of all things Chicago history and culture, including co-reading the closing poem of A People's History, ‘Chicago Has My Heart.’
Coval speaks on selections from the poetry book, including passages on everything from underground Chicago talent like Molemen, to Chief Keef’s legend...
2017-08-0333 min
DYNASTY PODCASTSChicagoverse 132 - Kevin CovalDynasty Podcasts
Chicagoverse 132 - Kevin Coval
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Chicago educator, writer, and poet extraordinaire Kevin Coval returns to Dynasty Podcasts, in support of his new book, A People's History of Chicago. Over the course of a half hour, Coval and Dynasty host Jaime Black go deep in their love of all things Chicago history and culture, including co-reading the closing poem of A People's History, ‘Chicago Has My Heart.’
Coval speaks on selections from the poetry book, including passages on everything from underground Chicago talent like Molemen, to Chief Keef’s legendary performance at Lollapalooza 2012, to loo...
2017-04-1633 min
The 5th Element HipHop ShoWKevin Coval (3/11/17)
As the artistic director Young Chicago Authors and one of the founders of Louder Than A Bomb, the largest youth poetry slam tournament in the world, our guest for today’s show has helped mentor a who’s who of Chicago’s top artists including Chance The Rapper, Noname, Mick Jenkins, Malcolm London, and Jamila Woods, Kevin Coval is one the architect’s behind Chicago’s current cultural renaissance. He is also an accomplished author and poet with acclaimed works under his name such as The BreakBeat Poets, Slingshot: A Hip-hop Poetica, and his most recent book, A People’s History of...
2017-03-1100 min
Rhymes & ReasonsKevin CovalKevin Coval is the poet The Chicago Tribune called "the voice of the new Chicago" and The Boston Globe says is the city's "unofficial poet laureate."
2015-01-1300 min
Artists Mean BusinessArtists Mean Business: Episode 8 with Kevin CovalWelcome to Episode 8 of "Artists Mean Business" with Jess Kaswiner. Taking time away from our busy schedule at the One State in the Arts Conference in Bloomington, I sat down with Kevin Coval, Spoken Word artist and co-founder of Louder Than a Bomb. We chatted about what it takes to start an art education program in this city and what it means to stay 'fresh' with your pedagogy. Download the podcast to hear Kevin's take on how Chicago schools can start improving arts education today to build successful artists for the future.
Kevin Coval's work inspires youth where they...
2011-05-2519 min