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        <description><![CDATA[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).]]></description>
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    <title>Rising hip-hop star ReeCee has Charlotte &#x27;Rapped&#x27; around her finger</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This has been a historic year for women in rap and hip-hop, all the way to the 2021 Grammy Awards when Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé broke records as the first pair of women to win in the best rap performance category. As NPR Music put it, “To know what tomorrow sounds like, one need only listen to the women in rap today.” And to know what the future of Charlotte hip-hop is, one need only turn to rhythmic lyricist ReeCee Raps.]]></description>
    
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    <title>&#x27;Those roots are really here&#x27;: From the Carter Family to Bill Monroe, unearthing the hidden history of Charlotte country music</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Back in the 1930s, more country music was recorded in Charlotte than in Nashville, Tennessee. Some of the Charlotte recordings from that period have become part of the essential canon of traditional country music, from "the first family of country" — the Carter Family — to the first career steps of "the father of bluegrass" Bill Monroe. So how did Charlotte become the center for country music? And why isn't it any longer?]]></description>
    
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<itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Sixty years, hundreds of percussion instruments: Native American musician Jim Brock drums up memories</title>
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<itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode>


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    <description><![CDATA[Modern Moxie is a kaleidoscope of musical genres and generational styles, taking dance-happy cues from The Cars and David Bowie and bringing them to a contemporary pop-rock stage. On the heels of their 2019 debut full-length “Claw Your Way Out” and their recognition as “Charlotte’s Best Band” by Queen City Nerve, Modern Moxie bandmates Madison Lucas and Harry Kollm share how the Charlotte band’s success can be traced all the way back to a small dorm room closet in South Carolina.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Modern Moxie is a kaleidoscope of musical genres and generational styles,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>


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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Just in time for Christmas: Grammy nominees The HamilTones on finding (musical) joy and (soulful) harmony</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After gracing the world’s stages (both physical and virtual), Grammy-nominated…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>


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    <description><![CDATA[Long before the coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte musician Si Kahn understood the power of resilience. For the past 55 years, Kahn has dedicated his life's work to civil rights activism, chronicling the ebb and flow of progress through world-renowned labor anthems like "Aragon Mill" and "Go to Work on Monday." Over the course of 19 records, several books and a FolkVote initiative, Kahn has tapped into a passion for shared history and righteous humanity.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Long before the coronavirus pandemic, Charlotte musician Si Kahn understood the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>


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    <title>In a world of streaming music, Charlotte&#x27;s Lunchbox Records keeps on spinning</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte's Lunchbox Records is known for hosting in-store performances for all ages, stocking records from local acts and receiving signed music memorabilia from Grammy-winning fans (hello, Taylor Swift!). In the age of music streaming, Lunchbox Records owner (and Late Bloomer vocalist) Scott Wishart shows that we’re actually in a record renaissance.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte's Lunchbox Records is known for hosting in-store performances for all…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>


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    <title>&#x27;I got tired sitting on the sidelines&#x27;: Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Justin Fedor was in the news recently when he was among five "Local Legends" selected by actor Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey to receive $10,000 to donate to a community-based music initiative. The honor was intended to recognize musicians who contributed to their local music scenes during the pandemic.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Justin Fedor was in the news recently when he was among five "Local Legends" selected by actor Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey to receive $10,000 to donate to a community-based music initiative. The honor was intended to recognize musicians who contributed to their local music scenes during the pandemic.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Justin Fedor was in the news recently when he was among five "Local Legends"…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>







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    <title>Making it big, but still feeling small: Chart-topping Charlotte rapper Lute opens up about mental health</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[For this 100th Amplifier episode, we talk to up-and-coming rapper Lute, who embodies “the Charlotte music dream." He was born and raised in the 704, recruited by rap legend J. Cole and signed to his Dreamville Records label, received a Grammy nomination and earned a Platinum plaque for his collaboration with DaBaby and Kendrick Lamar.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this 100th Amplifier episode, we talk to up-and-coming rapper Lute, who embodies “the Charlotte music dream." He was born and raised in the 704, recruited by rap legend J. Cole and signed to his Dreamville Records label, received a Grammy nomination and earned a Platinum plaque for his collaboration with DaBaby and Kendrick Lamar.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For this 100th Amplifier episode, we talk to up-and-coming rapper Lute, who…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Jason Herring is the &#x27;Energizer Bunny&#x27; of Charlotte music</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[For the past 30 years, Jason Herring has been up to his ears in Charlotte music: from being the founder of North Carolina record label 10mm Omega Recordings (home to rocker Benji Hughes and Brazilian jazz artist Micah Gough) to leading the avantgarde band The Mystery Plan (which recently celebrated its sixth studio release "You Also Have Eyes").]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the past 30 years, Jason Herring has been up to his ears in Charlotte…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Charlotte Pop Band DALIA Sing A Love Letter To Latin Music&#x27;s Borderless Potential</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Charlotte-based Latin band (and 2021 NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest contestant) DALIA, led by vocalist, music educator and North Carolina music journalist Dalia Razo.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Charlotte-based Latin band (and 2021 NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest contestant) DALIA, led by vocalist, music educator and North Carolina music journalist Dalia Razo.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Charlotte-based Latin band (and 2021 NPR…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode>


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    <title>&#x27;Dear Journal&#x27;: A Day In The Musical Life Of Charlotte Dream Rockers Petrov</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The sights you see, the people you meet, the life experiences that shape your hours, days, and years. How would you paint a picture of your day-to-day? If you were to ask Petrov, named one of Charlotte's most promising up-and-coming bands, you may find that the best kind of journal is a musical one (or, at the very least, one that is soundtracked by dreamy rock music).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-09-09/petrov-charlotte-rock-band</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The sights you see, the people you meet, the life experiences that shape your hours, days, and years. How would you paint a picture of your day-to-day? If you were to ask Petrov, named one of Charlotte's most promising up-and-coming bands, you may find that the best kind of journal is a musical one (or, at the very least, one that is soundtracked by dreamy rock music).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The sights you see, the people you meet, the life experiences that shape your…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode>


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    <title>From &#x27;Trash Guy&#x27; To &#x27;Trap Soul Artist&#x27;: Charlotte Native DEVN Is Breaking Generational Curses Through Music</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Charlotte native DEVN has had a busy (musical) summer. The up-and-coming music producer not only appeared on a new hit with chart-topping North Carolina rapper Lute, he also debuted "St. Luke St.," an electrified hip-hop album named after his hometown street in West Charlotte.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-08-26/from-trash-guy-to-trap-soul-artist-charlotte-native-devn-is-breaking-generational-curses-through-music</link>
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    <itunes:title>From &#x27;Trash Guy&#x27; To &#x27;Trap Soul Artist&#x27;: Charlotte Native DEVN Is Breaking Generational Curses Through Music</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte native DEVN has had a busy (musical) summer. The up-and-coming music producer not only appeared on a new hit with chart-topping North Carolina rapper Lute, he also debuted "St. Luke St.," an electrified hip-hop album named after his hometown street in West Charlotte.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte native DEVN has had a busy (musical) summer. The up-and-coming music…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>


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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-08-12/i-love-the-ride-but-its-hell-sometimes-charlotte-rocker-jay-garrigan-on-channeling-stage-fright-into-sonic-flight</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte music veteran Jay Garrigan (Pop Rocket, Temperance League and The Eyebrows) shares how he's taken pent-up anxiety and propelled it forward through punk rock and power pop arrangements.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte music veteran Jay Garrigan (Pop Rocket, Temperance League and The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>


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    <description><![CDATA[In fall 2018, North Carolina native Greg Cox released his debut full-length album titled “E T C .,” which takes the needle of a record player and places it in the grooves of gospel, R&B and soul. The album title gives us a glimpse into the multi-hyphenate's world as a gospel singer, R&B producer husband, father and Charlotte community-builder.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:18:02 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-07-29/the-soul-searching-journey-of-grammy-award-winning-north-carolina-r-b-artist-greg-cox</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In fall 2018, North Carolina native Greg Cox released his debut full-length album titled “E T C .,” which takes the needle of a record player and places it in the grooves of gospel, R&B and soul. The album title gives us a glimpse into the multi-hyphenate's world as a gospel singer, R&B producer husband, father and Charlotte community-builder.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In fall 2018, North Carolina native Greg Cox released his debut full-length…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Together In Life, Love And Harmonious Music: Folk Duo Courtney Lynn And Quinn Celebrate Pride And Partnership</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Charlotte singer-songwriter duo Courtney Lynn and Quinn are partners in life, love and harmonious country folk music.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:05:40 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-07-15/together-in-life-love-and-harmonious-music-folk-duo-courtney-lynn-and-quinn-celebrate-pride-and-partnership</link>
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    <itunes:title>Together In Life, Love And Harmonious Music: Folk Duo Courtney Lynn And Quinn Celebrate Pride And Partnership</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte singer-songwriter duo Courtney Lynn and Quinn are partners in life, love and harmonious country folk music.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte singer-songwriter duo Courtney Lynn and Quinn are partners in life,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode>


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    <title>&#x27;Life Is Weird ... And Awesome&#x27;: Words Of Wisdom From Charlotte Folk Rapper Nige Hood</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Charlotte hip-hop artist (and self-described creator of "folk rap") Nige Hood shares his thoughts on life's unique rhythm, from sharing a stage with Kendrick Lamar to rapping in the woods with Afroman.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:05:53 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-07-01/life-is-weird-and-awesome-words-of-wisdom-from-charlotte-folk-rapper-nige-hood</link>
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    <itunes:title>&#x27;Life Is Weird ... And Awesome&#x27;: Words Of Wisdom From Charlotte Folk Rapper Nige Hood</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte hip-hop artist (and self-described creator of "folk rap") Nige Hood shares his thoughts on life's unique rhythm, from sharing a stage with Kendrick Lamar to rapping in the woods with Afroman.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte hip-hop artist (and self-described creator of "folk rap") Nige Hood…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>




<itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones And Calling Charlotte Home</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of Funk" himself Mr. James Brown recorded his single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” right here in the Queen City. As one of Charlotte’s longest-running jazz-funk collectives, Groove 8 has its own Charlotte soul story to share.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:05:13 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-06-17/play-that-funky-music-groove-8</link>
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    <itunes:title>Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones And Calling Charlotte Home</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of Funk" himself Mr. James Brown recorded his single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” right here in the Queen City. As one of Charlotte’s longest-running jazz-funk collectives, Groove 8 has its own Charlotte soul story to share.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Charlotte has a rich history of funk music. Back in 1965, the "Grandmaster of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>

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<itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode>


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    <title>Sixty Years, Hundreds Of Percussion Instruments: Native American Musician Jim Brock Drums Up Memories</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Amplifier is a bi-weekly podcast, not a full-length documentary. If it were the latter, we could easily dedicate a few hours to the work of Jim Brock, the Charlotte music veteran who has been heralded by various publications as one of the best drummers alive. Between performing at the White House for President Bill Clinton and logging six decades of music (with hundreds of percussion instruments) with Grammy Award winners like Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea and The Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Brock has made North Carolina his home and has found space for his Native American heritage.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:30:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wfae.org/podcast/amplifier/2021-06-03/sixty-years-hundreds-of-percussion-instruments-native-american-musician-jim-brock-drums-up-memories</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sixty Years, Hundreds Of Percussion Instruments: Native American Musician Jim Brock Drums Up Memories</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amplifier is a bi-weekly podcast, not a full-length documentary. If it were the latter, we could easily dedicate a few hours to the work of Jim Brock, the Charlotte music veteran who has been heralded by various publications as one of the best drummers alive. Between performing at the White House for President Bill Clinton and logging six decades of music (with hundreds of percussion instruments) with Grammy Award winners like Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea and The Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Brock has made North Carolina his home and has found space for his Native American heritage.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jim Brock has been heralded as one of the best drummers alive...]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joni Deutsch</itunes:author>

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<itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>


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