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VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)The Vibes Are 100It’s a very special episode of VHC!!! We are celebrating the 100TH Episode! We’re not only celebrating the show and all of that the show has been and will continue to be in enlightening and inspiring stories and histories of music and musical culture. Also on this the special milestone, we’re concluding our celebration of Black History Month as a tie in to the 100TH Anniversary of BHM with reflecting over the 100 years of Black Musical History that we’ve covered on the podcast.
Song Credit:
“Exhale (Shoop, Shoop) Instrumental” by Whitney Houst...
2026-02-2824 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Black ClassicalIn this episode, in the continuation of the celebration of Black History Month, I’m speaking with the first guest of season four, Clipper Erickson, pianist and composer. Erickson is sharing his passion of sharing stories and preserving the music of classical music greats like Nathaniel Dett, Florence Price and others.
Song Credits:
“In the Bottoms: IV. Dance” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2015 Navona
“Cinnamon Grove: III. Ritmo moderato e con sentimento” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2015 Navona
“Piano Sonata in E Minor: I. Andante - Allegro” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2026 Navona
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. These songs...
2026-02-2130 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Richard SmallwoodIn this episode, in the continuation of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re paying homage to the late/great Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend whose music has had much impact not just on Gospel music but the world. We’re exploring Smallwood’s incredible compositions and its influence in Black Church musical traditions and Gospel music as well as his early beginnings as a musical prodigy and so much more.
Song Credits:
“At The Table” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 1999 Zomba Recording LLC
“Trust Me” by Richard Smallwood & Vision ℗ 2011 Verity Gospel Music Group, a unit of So...
2026-02-1421 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)The Vibe is Neo SoulIn this Season Four Premiere of VHC, we are kicking off Black History Month 2026 by exploring the richness of the artistry, creativity and music of Neo Soul from its roots in 1970s jazz, funk, R&B and soul to some of the early pioneers of the genre from Maxwell to Erykah Badu to Angie Stone to Jill Scott and of course the late/great D’Angelo who we are paying homage to as well.
Song Credits:
“It Never Rains (In Southern California)” by Tony! Toni! Toné! ℗ 1990 UMG Recordings, Inc.
“Tennessee” by Arrested Development ℗ 1992 Capitol Records, LLC
“N...
2026-02-0734 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)A Vibe CheckIn this Season Three Finale of VHC, we’re going to be doing a “Vibe Check” of the podcast this season. Including getting a bit real and getting some things off my chest, especially about the podcast no longer being with Spotify and some informative context behind that story. Also, we’ll discuss the truly amazing things we explored, shared and discussed during this season!
2025-11-2226 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)2025 in MusicIn this episode, as we come closer towards the Season Finale of Season Three of “VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)” we’re chatting with Mikki Thee Boddie, who was a guest on the show early in Season One of the show. And she is back to chat with me about all things music in the year of 2025 including conversations about Beyoncé’s historic Grammy wins, the Rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy is Mine” tour and so much more!
SONG CREDITS:
“The Boy is Mine (Instrumental)” performed by Brandy & Monica ℗ 19...
2025-11-1533 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)The Story of Buddy BoldenIn this episode, we’re diving deep into the life and legacy of musician Buddy Bolden. And to share in the conversation, I’m speaking with author, Norman Woolworth who wrote the fictional mystery novel, “The Bolden Cylinder” which includes the story of Bolden and so much more.
2025-11-0825 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Rob Murat & Maya ElizabethIn this episode, I got a chance to chat with two amazing artists, Rob Murat who appeared on the show during Season One and Maya Elizabeth. And they are sharing with us about their awesome duet, “All I Can Say” and sharing how coming together to craft the song all came together, as well as the process for Grammy Nomination as well as their musical inspirations and so much more.
SONG CREDITS:
“Stare At Me” performed by JANE HANDCOCK & Anderson .Paak ℗ 2025 Death Row Records/gamma.
“All I Can Say” performed by Rob Murat & Maya Elizabeth...
2025-11-0124 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Chatty HattyIn this episode, we’re giving the well-deserved flowers to a NC legend and trailblazer, Hattie Leeper also known as “Chatty Hatty”!!! We’re exploring her incredible career as the first African-American woman Radio DJ in NC and as well as all of her great accomplishments and more.
Song Credit:
“I Can't Hide It” performed by The Appreciations ℗ 2013 Charly Acquisitions Limited
“Love Have Mercy” performed by Mike Williams ℗ 2021 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
2025-10-2516 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)ZeXzyIn this episode, I had the chance to chat with ZeXzy, an Nigerian artist who recently moved to the U.S. and he is sharing his story about his amazing musical journey. A story that includes battling adversity in becoming an artist as well as some of his latest music which is a fusion of multiple styles and genres from hip-hop to pop to R&B to jazz to Afrobeat to country and so much more.
Song Credit:
“Every Sound” performed by ZeXzy ℗ 2025 Maple Grove Entertainment
2025-10-1829 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)B-CIDEIn this episode, I had the chance to chat with Robert Cardillo aka B-CIDE, a rapper, author and entrepreneur who is sharing about his amazing musical journey that includes struggle and perseverance. He is sharing his story about his fight against multiple sclerosis along some great gems about his mission to encourage others to pursue their own dreams in spite of their struggles.
2025-10-1125 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)ConfluenceIn this episode, we’re getting a glimpse of the Confluence Music Fest 2025 event in Charlotte, NC and I’m chatting with Rick Thurmond about the upcoming performances from local artists. Also, we discussed the opportunities for local North and South Carolinian artists who are coming to connect and network as well as the big names coming for the panel discussions and a whole lot more.
2025-10-0422 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Johnny J. BlairIn 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.
2025-09-2728 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)For Dorothy, Sylvia & AndreaIn 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 Recordings, Inc.
"It Takes Two" by Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston (Instrumental) ℗ 196...
2025-09-2023 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Steven MorganIn 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.
2025-09-1326 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Billy AronsonIn 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!
2025-09-0632 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)The Vibe is Gospel Pt. 2In 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!
2025-08-3028 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)The Vibe is Gospel Pt. 1In 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 Records)
AUDIO CREDITS:
“The Story of G...
2025-08-2331 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Sasha MereuIn 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!
2025-07-2632 min
VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)Darryl StephensIn this first episode of VHC on Podbean, we have another great 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.
2025-07-1925 min