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Singer-songwriter Jayla Elise Diggs – who sang in a recent state senate committee hearing – and Banner columnist Rick Hutzell discuss Maryland's search for a new state song.

"On the Record" author Anna Harwell Celenza joins Tom to discuss the songs that have been social and political catalysts throughout American history.

The directors of Charm City Sings and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society join us to talk about Baltimore's Big Sing, a free, participatory song event happening on March 7.

Singer Lisa Mathews and the members of Love Riot, the Baltimore indie band that was hot stuff in the 90s, join us to play some love songs and talk about their reunion after a 25-year hiatus.

Dessa, the eclectic singer-songwriter and Minneapolis native joins us to talk about what's been happening in her home town.

The Marble Bar in Baltimore, once a hotspot for punk rock and new wave bands, has been vacant for years. But what a history!

Ever wonder why there is a bronze statue of Frank Zappa in Highlandtown?

The alley and house where Billie Holiday spent her early years in Baltimore.

Music writer Geoffrey Himes traces singer-songwriter Willie Nelson's 7-decade career in a richly detailed compendium of the country music legend's 150+ albums.

Author Al Shipley conducted interviews with artists, club promoters and music producers over 18 years.