Alex Lewis
Alex Lewis is an independent radio producer based in Philadelphia. He s written and produced longform audio documentaries including
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he Gospel Roots of Rock & Soul (nominated for a 2020 Peabody Award) - with WXPN and NPR Music - and
Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio (winner of a 2015 National Edward R. Murrow Award).
Other work includes lead producing
Every ZIP Philadelphia, a 2016 Localore: Finding America production in collaboration with member station WHYY, and numerous Philadelphia-area audio projects with organizations such as Mural Arts, Bartram s Garden, Reading Terminal Market, Ars Nova Workshop, and the Association for Public Art. He s also produced projects with podcast companies including Pushkin Industries, Magnificent Noise, and Audible.
Alex Lewis
Alex Lewis is an independent radio producer based in Philadelphia. He s written and produced longform audio documentaries including
T
he Gospel Roots of Rock & Soul (nominated for a 2020 Peabody Award) - with WXPN and NPR Music - and
Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio (winner of a 2015 National Edward R. Murrow Award).
Other work includes lead producing
Every ZIP Philadelphia, a 2016 Localore: Finding America production in collaboration with member station WHYY, and numerous Philadelphia-area audio projects with organizations such as Mural Arts, Bartram s Garden, Reading Terminal Market, Ars Nova Workshop, and the Association for Public Art. He s also produced projects with podcast companies including Pushkin Industries, Magnificent Noise, and Audible.
Credit Photo Courtesy of the Artist
Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms & the Music of New Orleans is a three hour documentary hosted by Haitian-American and New Orleans based artist and musician, Leyla McCalla, a founding member of Our Native Daughters & alumna of the GRAMMY award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. Leyla’s work unearthing history and musical tradition, combined with her knowledge of cultural hybridization and her own identity as a Haitian-American have given her a unique voice and perspective. Her music reflects her eclectic and diverse life experiences, projecting respect for eloquent simplicity that is rarely achieved. The program airs its final episode this Sunday at 10AM.
Credit Photo Courtesy of the Artist
Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms & the Music of New Orleans is a three hour documentary hosted by Haitian-American and New Orleans based artist and musician, Leyla McCalla, a founding member of Our Native Daughters & alumna of the GRAMMY award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. Leyla’s work unearthing history and musical tradition, combined with her knowledge of cultural hybridization and her own identity as a Haitian-American have given her a unique voice and perspective. Her music reflects her eclectic and diverse life experiences, projecting respect for eloquent simplicity that is rarely achieved. The program airs at 10AM starting Sunday, February 7.