Music
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ pays tribute to Black queer roots of house and disco music
Posted on · Influenced by the underground LGBTQ-dominated ballroom scene, Beyoncé incorporates the stylings of Black queer and trans performers in her new work.
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UH in the Elite Eight, and closing the state’s oyster harvest (March 25, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Another grand jury declines to indict Deshaun Watson, the UH Cougars' run in the NCAA tournament, a unanimous decision in a Supreme Court case stemming from Houston, and why Texas has closed nearly all of the state’s public oyster reefs for harvesting.
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HISD Superintendent Millard House (Nov. 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The new head of the state's largest school district discusses issues affecting students, educators, and parents and answers your questions.
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Why Texas Had Among The Most Arrests From The Capitol Insurrection (April 7, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why Texas had among the most arrests stemming from the capitol insurrection, our weekly political roundup, Houston's best restaurants for outdoor dining, and a new dance festival celebrates Latinx dancers and choreographers.
Next Question
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett
Posted on · On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the film I Still Believe, and all those cancellations; and we have singer Charley Crockett with "I Am Not Afraid."
News
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 16): Comedian Maysoon Zayid, Dancer Edin Jusuframic, The 2081 Project, Reviews Of The Rhythm Section & Beanpole, Plus, Mattiel With “The Air Near My Fingers.”
Posted on · On this episode, we visit with actress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid; discuss Sweden's Melodifestivalen with famed dancer Edin Jusuframic; welcome back Mattiel with a cover of The White Stripes' "The Air Near My Fingers", and our Pop Culture Conclave once again reconvenes- Dustin Chase, Justin McKee & Eddie Robinson.
Arts & Culture
Houston Ballet at 50 – The Nutcracker
Posted on · Stanton Welch & Jennifer Sommers discuss the role of female characters in Houston Ballet's newest production of The Nutcracker.
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Bees Communicate Through Dance, So Houston Dancers Communicate About Bees
Posted on · A series of performances called "Colony" meditates on humanity's relationship with bees.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: The Week In Politics, And Anderson Cooper (Oct. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We review the week in politics, CNN's Anderson Cooper talks about his upcoming live stage show in Houston, and a dance performance meditates on our relationship with honeybees.
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Bachata Champions Highlight Houston’s Latin Dance Scene
Posted on · Champion dancers Marco Espejo and Sara Panero recently taught Latin dance enthusiasts at a Houston festival.
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Houston’s New Poet Laureate Hopes To Change Lives And TUTS Presents “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway”
Posted on · The recently-appointed Houston Poet Laureate shares how poetry can used for healing, and a Tony Award-winning classic is reborn.
Houston Matters
Afro-Latin Music And Dance Festival Celebrates Its Fifth Year
Posted on · Raul Edwards, the event's founder, talks about the festival and its origins.
Houston Matters
CounterCurrent Festival Highlights Female And Minority Empowerment
Posted on · Houston Matters learns more about the annual CounterCurrent festival, a multi-day event featuring themes driven by women and artists of color sharing their perspectives.
Arts & Culture
A Man In A Tutu? Performance Questions Gender Roles In Dance
Posted on · Choreographer Garrett Smith takes on traditional gender roles in dance with 'Imitations,' his piece at this year's Dance Salad Festival.
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Falling In Love With Belly Dancing
Posted on · Houstonian Ronnette Ramirez talks about how she became a belly dancer.