Amplifier

A podcast by Joni Deutsch - Thursdays

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29 Episodes

  1. Rising hip-hop star ReeCee has Charlotte 'Rapped' around her finger

    Published: 2/24/2022
  2. 'Those roots are really here': From the Carter Family to Bill Monroe, unearthing the hidden history of Charlotte country music

    Published: 2/10/2022
  3. Sixty years, hundreds of percussion instruments: Native American musician Jim Brock drums up memories

    Published: 1/27/2022
  4. 'New but familiar:' Modern Moxie brings retro-cool to Charlotte

    Published: 1/13/2022
  5. Ring in the new year with the soaring cinematic jazz of Charlotte crooner Emily Sage

    Published: 12/30/2021
  6. Just in time for Christmas: Grammy nominees The HamilTones on finding (musical) joy and (soulful) harmony

    Published: 12/16/2021
  7. 'Believe them and follow them': Folk musician Si Kahn on 50 Years of rabble-rousing music activism

    Published: 12/2/2021
  8. In a world of streaming music, Charlotte's Lunchbox Records keeps on spinning

    Published: 11/18/2021
  9. 'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back

    Published: 11/4/2021
  10. Making it big, but still feeling small: Chart-topping Charlotte rapper Lute opens up about mental health

    Published: 10/21/2021
  11. Jason Herring is the 'Energizer Bunny' of Charlotte music

    Published: 10/7/2021
  12. Charlotte Pop Band DALIA Sing A Love Letter To Latin Music's Borderless Potential

    Published: 9/23/2021
  13. 'Dear Journal': A Day In The Musical Life Of Charlotte Dream Rockers Petrov

    Published: 9/9/2021
  14. From 'Trash Guy' To 'Trap Soul Artist': Charlotte Native DEVN Is Breaking Generational Curses Through Music

    Published: 8/26/2021
  15. 'I Love the Ride, But It's Hell Sometimes': Charlotte Rocker Jay Garrigan On Channeling Stage Fright Into Sonic Flight

    Published: 8/12/2021
  16. The Soul-Searching Journey of Grammy Award-Winning North Carolina R&B Artist Greg Cox

    Published: 7/29/2021
  17. Together In Life, Love And Harmonious Music: Folk Duo Courtney Lynn And Quinn Celebrate Pride And Partnership

    Published: 7/15/2021
  18. 'Life Is Weird ... And Awesome': Words Of Wisdom From Charlotte Folk Rapper Nige Hood

    Published: 7/1/2021
  19. Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones And Calling Charlotte Home

    Published: 6/17/2021
  20. Sixty Years, Hundreds Of Percussion Instruments: Native American Musician Jim Brock Drums Up Memories

    Published: 6/3/2021

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Charlotte is known for banking and football. But what can be said of the Charlotte music scene? Join award-winning host Joni Deutsch every other Thursday for Amplifier, the music podcast from WFAE, where we shine a light on the artists who call Charlotte home. You just might find a new favorite song along the way.In 2019, Amplifier was named Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Podcast,” received a local Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” and was honored for innovation in music/arts podcasting by The Webby Awards (named “The Internet’s Highest Honor” by The New York Times). In 2021, it was Charlotte Magazine's "Best Podcast" again.Are you a musician or music professional from the Charlotte-area? Submit your information for future podcast consideration! Click here (or go to wfae.report/amplifier/submit-your-cltmusic-to-amplifier).