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  • Altin Sencalar. Hailed by Stereophile Magazine for “sound[ing] like the 21st-century grandchildren of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding” and praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his “virtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,” Altin Sencalar is in high demand across the country as a performer, educator, and composer. We caught Altin on tour in support of his 2025 release ‘Unleashed’. Featuring Altin on Trombone, Matt Twaddle on Piano, Leland Nelson on Bass and Sofia Goodman on Drums, and from a May 24th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for Altin Senclair – Live at the Bop Stop.
  • Gospel Memories pays tribute to Arizona Dranes (pictured) on the 100th anniversary of her initial recording session: June 17, 1926; also, music from the Tommies, Fairfield Four, Gerald Sisters, Greater Rosehill B.C., Dorothy Norwood, and others.
  • Zach Brock and Bob Lanzetti. Snarky Puppy’s reputation precedes itself, of course, but for this performance, Violinist Zack Brock and Guitarist Bob Lanzetti step out on their own to create soundscapes that invite deep listening, emphasizing nuance, spontaneity, and the power of musical storytelling. It’s a performance that’s as intimate as it is inspiring. From April 23rd, 2025 Daniel Peck is your host for Zack Brock and Bob Lanzetti…Live at the Bop Stop.
  • This episode includes a long set in celebration of gospel legend Lorenza Brown Porter - Argo Singers- (pictured) as well as selections from the Flying Clouds of Detroit, Aretha Franklin & Southern California Community Choir, Lumzy Sisters, Watkins-Bell Singers, and others."
  • Part 1. Victor Luckerson, author, Built from The Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street, discusses his book and some of the racial incidents and attitudes that lead to the destruction of the Greenwood District in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1921.This critical acclaimed book and examination of current race relations in Tulsa has received widespread praise, “A multigenerational saga of a family and a community in Tulsa’s Greenwood district, known as “Black Wall Street,” that in one century survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, urban renewal, and gentrification.“Ambitious . . . absorbing . . . By the end of Luckerson’s outstanding book, the idea of building something new from the ashes of what has been destroyed becomes comprehensible, even hopeful.”—Marcia Chatelain, The New York Times.This is part one of a two-part interview session.
  • Community Revival. Sulma Arias discusses the power that communities can wield for good, and how we can better organize to face the many crises of our time. She shares her life story, highlighting the times, she has witnessed the power of community firsthand; from her childhood in El Salvador, to her church work in Kansas and discovery of liberation theology, to her current position as executive director of People’s Action. Sulma believes that collective action can lead to meaningful transformation, and her call to action is always to get out of your comfort zone and do something you haven’t done before.
  • Jamey Haddad Quartet Featuring John Shannon, Chris Coles and Peter Slavov. Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. His musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Fresh off of a tour with Paul Simon, Jamey returned to Cleveland for a sold out two-night stand that features Peter Slavov on Bass, Northeast Ohio mainstay Chris Coles on Saxophones, Jamey on Percussion and Pittsburgh Guitarist John Shannon. From May 31st, 2025 Daniel Peck is your host for the Jamey Haddad Quartet…. Live at the Bop Stop.
  • Music from Elder Charles Beck, Voices of Christ, Radio Four (pictured), Maceo Woods Singers, Biblical Gospel Singers, Silver Stars, Robbie Preston Williams and Billy Preston, and others.
  • Part 1. Victor Luckerson, author, Built from The Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street, discusses his book and some of the racial incidents and attitudes that lead to the destruction of the Greenwood District in Tulsa Oklahoma in 1921.This critical acclaimed book and examination of current race relations in Tulsa has received widespread praise, “A multigenerational saga of a family and a community in Tulsa’s Greenwood district, known as “Black Wall Street,” that in one century survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, urban renewal, and gentrification.“Ambitious . . . absorbing . . . By the end of Luckerson’s outstanding book, the idea of building something new from the ashes of what has been destroyed becomes comprehensible, even hopeful.”—Marcia Chatelain, The New York Times.This is part one of a two-part interview session.
  • Minimal Living. Shira Gill is an advocate for a minimalist lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and the impact our physical environments have on our mental health. She highlights the many benefits that come from living a minimalistlifestyle; how it can help you save money, reduce stress, and focus on the things that actually, bring value into your life. In a culture rooted in endless consumerism, minimalism offers an alternative lifestyle.