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Detroit-based musician Kem has hit the No. 1 spot on urban and R&B music sales charts with "I Can't Stop Loving You," a single song from his latest self-produced CD Album II. Ed Gordon talks to Kem about making jazz-influenced music on his own terms.

Every culturally imposed time-logic is an invention, it's something we made up — and we lie to ourselves if we think we can get more out of time, says commentator Adam Frank.

You'll be given a category, and you name something in the category starting with each of the letters in the word "Croat." For example, if the category were "boy's names," you might say Chris, Roger, Otto, Adam and Terry.

The Warm Soles Night Walk, presented by Novant Health. I would be grateful if you could please put it on your calendar to share with your network. This event is particularly poignant given the recent, tragic discovery of a homeless individual found deceased during the annual Point-in-Time Count in Mecklenburg County.

Warm Soles Night Walk Presented by Novant Health
Date: Saturday, February 28, 4-7pm
Location: Queens University – 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28274

Empathy in Every Step: Experience the Night, Support Our Homeless Neighbors

Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) Warm Soles Night Walk offers an inspiring opportunity to step into the shoes of our neighbor's experiencing homelessness. Participants will immerse themselves in an evening filled with real stories and a powerful mission moment that will leave them feeling moved and motivated. Register to walk, donate, and help create lasting change, one step at a time!

This is not just a typical walk; it is an experience designed to remind us of the struggles our homeless neighbors face on the coldest nights of the year. By walking together, we honor their resilience and bring awareness to their challenges while raising vital funds to provide warmth, shelter, and essentials during the harsh winter months.

Come out to BOOM Charlotte, an eclectic arts festival created by artists that has something for everyone. Attendees can have a wide range of ticketed and free art experiences at Camp North End (1824 Statesville Ave.) from April 21-23.

+Friday, April 21 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
+Saturday, April 22, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
+Sunday, April 23, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Go to a psychedelic Hip Hop show and attend a classical music ensemble concert. See some modern dance and attend a few spoken word theatre shows. Take a spray-painting class and view visual art works in an outdoor setting. The list of art experiences goes on and on. Explore the variety of shows by visiting the schedule at https://boomcharlotte.org/schedule/.

Meet us at BOOM Intersection (under the Water Tower) for free arts experiences throughout the weekend. Enjoy more intimate indoor performances of experimental original art at BOOM Fringe for $10 each. Get a weekend pass for $75 to see up to 13 shows (a $130 value).

Get tickets, passes and RSVP to BOOM Charlotte at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3327140

Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.

Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!

Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.

The artist known as NBDY realized music could be a career back in elementary school, when he started singing as he sold candy to his classmates. Now, he talks about his new R&B single "Feels."

Chris Klimek remembers science-fiction designer H.R. Giger, who kept him sleeping with the lights on for many nights after producing some of the indelible and terrifying imagery of Alien.

John Edwards is sick of laws that have quote "no relevance in 2015." If he gets his way, one Rhode Island law that may be done away is the $5 fine for swearing.

Out of thousands of entries, several R&B artists stood out to the judges in the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest.

In his first novel, Sutton, J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of the "greatest American robber." Mindy Kaling, who was on The Office stars in a new Fox show she also runs called The Mindy Project.

Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

Henry scored his biggest hit in 1956 with "Ain't Got No Home." He retired from the club circuit in 1981 — though he made annual appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Singer Frankie Beverly led the soul group Maze through a number of R&B hits in the 1980s. Beverly died on Tuesday at the age of 77.

Andrea Kelly appeared on the ABC talk show The View last Thursday and recounted episodes of alleged abuse and isolation, saying that her experiences closely mirrored other women's allegations.

One of Neville's big hits was "Don't Know Much," so we've invited him to play a game called "I Do Know Much!" Three questions about Jeopardy! champions.

We, too, are here for it.

The past 12 months have been eventful, to say the least. As Charlotte Talks celebrates its 20th cycle around the news-sun in 2018, the CT team takes a…

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are creating new business in communities across the country. In Newport, Vt., a factory producing Kevlar Army helmets has doubled its workforce, and give the community a new focus. NPR's Melissa Block reports.