Amplifier

Music

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...

Episodes

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

'Those roots are really here': From the Carter Family to Bill Monroe, unearthing the hidden history of Charlotte country music

Sixty years, hundreds of percussion instruments: Native American musician Jim Brock drums up memories

'New but familiar:' Modern Moxie brings retro-cool to Charlotte

Ring in the new year with the soaring cinematic jazz of Charlotte crooner Emily Sage

Just in time for Christmas: Grammy nominees The HamilTones on finding (musical) joy and (soulful) harmony

'Believe them and follow them': Folk musician Si Kahn on 50 Years of rabble-rousing music activism

In a world of streaming music, Charlotte's Lunchbox Records keeps on spinning

'I got tired sitting on the sidelines': Guitarist Justin Fedor on picking, grinning and giving back

Making it big, but still feeling small: Chart-topping Charlotte rapper Lute opens up about mental health

Jason Herring is the 'Energizer Bunny' of Charlotte music

Charlotte Pop Band DALIA Sing A Love Letter To Latin Music's Borderless Potential

'Dear Journal': A Day In The Musical Life Of Charlotte Dream Rockers Petrov

From 'Trash Guy' To 'Trap Soul Artist': Charlotte Native DEVN Is Breaking Generational Curses Through Music

'I Love the Ride, But It's Hell Sometimes': Charlotte Rocker Jay Garrigan On Channeling Stage Fright Into Sonic Flight

The Soul-Searching Journey of Grammy Award-Winning North Carolina R&B Artist Greg Cox

Together In Life, Love And Harmonious Music: Folk Duo Courtney Lynn And Quinn Celebrate Pride And Partnership

'Life Is Weird ... And Awesome': Words Of Wisdom From Charlotte Folk Rapper Nige Hood

Play That Funky Music: Groove 8 On Being Broken Up By Prince, Reunited By Quincy Jones And Calling Charlotte Home

Sixty Years, Hundreds Of Percussion Instruments: Native American Musician Jim Brock Drums Up Memories