Peter Pepper

The Minneapolis Sound

In this episode, in continuation of our month long celebration of Black Music Month and our Juneteenth Commemoration!  We’re exploring The Minneapolis Sound, the rich history of this unique style of music from this unique musical hub. We’re talking music from Prince to Morris Day & The Time to Shelia E. to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and so much more!   Song Credits: * “Get It Up” by Morris Day & The Time ℗ 1981 Rhino Entertainment Company * “777-9311” by Morris Day & The Time ℗ 1981 Rhino Entertainment Company * “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc. * “A Love Bizarre” by Shelia E. ℗ 1985 Warner Records Inc. * “Just Be Good To Me” by S.O.S. Band ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc. * “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson ℗ 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc. * “America [Live]” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1985 Originally released on 'Around the World in a Day' DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Dennis Reed Jr.

In this episode, we’re continuing our month long celebration of Black Music Month! And this episode, we’re chatting with Dennis Reed Jr. a local Charlotte, NC pianist and founder of Inspire the Fire INC and the Sainted Trap Choir! Dennis is sharing his musical journey that led to founding these amazing choirs that led to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages as well as the music and artists that inspire him and the work he is doing creatively to help give back to his community and so much more!   Song Credits: * “Purple Rain” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc. DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Elizabeth McCorvey

We’re kicking off a summer long episode run of VHC as well as the month long celebration of Black Music Month! And in this episode, we’re chatting with Elizabeth McCorvey a multi-instrumentalist, fiddler musician and singer. And we’re chatting about her awesome musical journey and musical influences as well as the importance of celebrating the presences and musical traditions of Black Americana and Folk artists and so much more!

Cody Tinsley

In this episode, we’re CELEBRATING THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST! And to celebrate the occasion, I’m chatting with fellow podcast host, Cody Tinsley, co-host of the show EarWax! Cody is sharing his experience as a former radio store clerk and his love for all things musical history and so much more!

C.R. Srikanth

In this episode, I had a great conversation with CR, an Indian composer and producer blends a great mixture of traditional Indian music with techno pop and so much more! CR is sharing with us his musical journey and some great gems about the rich history of Indian music and more.   Song Credits: * “Steel Heart Instrumental (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP * “Neon Bharat Instrumental (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP * “Broken Rhapsody Instrumental Ballad (VS Pop)” by CR Srikanth ℗ 2025 VS Pop Records LLP DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."