VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)
A fun and enlightening podcast that takes you on a journey through the little known and often unknown histories of music and musical culture from a millennial lens with a fun vibe for music history nerds and history nerds alike.
Episodes
In this episode, I’m chatting with musician, singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Lee Isaacs. And Lee is a storyteller at heart who is sharing his musical journey as well as his love for diving deep into the storytelling of classic albums and so much more.
Song Credits:
“Born Outta This Time” by Lee Isaacs ℗ Lyrradical 2024
“Burning the Candle” by Lee Isaacs ℗ 2025
DISCLAIMER:
No copyright infringement intended. These songs are...
In this episode, I’m chatting with UK songwriter and publisher, Greig Watts about his journey as a songwriter and his work in helping other songwriters and producers with their own work. We also had a conversations about songwriters and creators in music navigating the industry today.
In this episode, as the month of March wraps up were celebrating Women’s History Month! And celebrating the commemoration of Women in music with a deep dive into the transformation into the group, LaBelle from the doo-wop girl group to the glam rock soul and futurism sound and style that would provide a blueprint for other female groups and so much more.
Song Credits:
- “Never Walk Alone” by Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles ...
In this episode, I’m chatting with retired pianist, composer and author, Kurt Ellenberger as we discuss his musical journey and how that lead to him writing about the interconnection between not just classical music, but other genres when it comes to math and so much more.
In this episode and just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, I’m chatting with Irish fiddle musician Tara Connaghan and we’re discussing her musical journey and about her work with sharing knowledge and experience with session etiquette and so much more.
Song Credits:
- “Máire Mhaitiú, slow air” by Tara Connaghan
- “The Kesh Jig/The Monaghan/Morrison's Jig (Medley)” by Craig Duncan ℗ 2009 Green Hill Productions
DISC...
In this episode, we are taking the journey into the music and musical culture of Puerto Rico. And this journey is inspired by none other than Bad Bunny, after his incredible Super Bowl Halftime show who is also the biggest music superstar in the world right now and he is credited for changing the game for Latin music and Latin Hip-Hop music. We’re exploring how Puerto Rico influenced Bad Bunny's music. We're also looking into how t...
It’s a very special episode of VHC!!! We are celebrating the 100TH Episode! We’re not only celebrating the show and all of that the show has been and will continue to be in enlightening and inspiring stories and histories of music and musical culture. Also on this the special milestone, we’re concluding our celebration of Black History Month as a tie in to the 100TH Anniversary of BHM with reflecting over the 100 years of Black Mus...
In this episode, in the continuation of the celebration of Black History Month, I’m speaking with the first guest of season four, Clipper Erickson, pianist and composer. Erickson is sharing his passion of sharing stories and preserving the music of classical music greats like Nathaniel Dett, Florence Price and others.
Song Credits:
- “In the Bottoms: IV. Dance” by Clipper Erickson ℗ 2015 Navona
- “Cinnamon Grove: III. Ritmo mode...
In this episode, in the continuation of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re paying homage to the late/great Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend whose music has had much impact not just on Gospel music but the world. We’re exploring Smallwood’s incredible compositions and its influence in Black Church musical traditions and Gospel music as well as his early beginnings as a musical prodigy and so much more.
Song Cred...
In this Season Four Premiere of VHC, we are kicking off Black History Month 2026 by exploring the richness of the artistry, creativity and music of Neo Soul from its roots in 1970s jazz, funk, R&B and soul to some of the early pioneers of the genre from Maxwell to Erykah Badu to Angie Stone to Jill Scott and of course the late/great D’Angelo who we are paying homage to as well.
Song Credits:
- “It Never Rains (In Southern ...
In this Season Three Finale of VHC, we’re going to be doing a “Vibe Check” of the podcast this season. Including getting a bit real and getting some things off my chest, especially about the podcast no longer being with Spotify and some informative context behind that story. Also, we’ll discuss the truly amazing things we explored, shared and discussed during this season!
In this episode, as we come closer towards the Season Finale of Season Three of “VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)” we’re chatting with Mikki Thee Boddie, who was a guest on the show early in Season One of the show. And she is back to chat with me about all things music in the year of 2025 including conversations about Beyoncé’s historic Grammy wins, the Rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy is ...
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the life and legacy of musician Buddy Bolden. And to share in the conversation, I’m speaking with author, Norman Woolworth who wrote the fictional mystery novel, “The Bolden Cylinder” which includes the story of Bolden and so much more.
In this episode, I got a chance to chat with two amazing artists, Rob Murat who appeared on the show during Season One and Maya Elizabeth. And they are sharing with us about their awesome duet, “All I Can Say” and sharing how coming together to craft the song all came together, as well as the process for Grammy Nomination as well as their musical inspirations and so much more.
SONG CREDITS:
“Stare At Me” performed by JANE HANDCOCK ...
In this episode, we’re giving the well-deserved flowers to a NC legend and trailblazer, Hattie Leeper also known as “Chatty Hatty”!!! We’re exploring her incredible career as the first African-American woman Radio DJ in NC and as well as all of her great accomplishments and more.
Song Credit:
“I Can't Hide It” performed by The Appreciations ℗ 2013 Charly Acquisitions Limited
“Love Have Mercy” performed by Mike Williams ℗ 2021 Warne...
In this episode, I had the chance to chat with ZeXzy, an Nigerian artist who recently moved to the U.S. and he is sharing his story about his amazing musical journey. A story that includes battling adversity in becoming an artist as well as some of his latest music which is a fusion of multiple styles and genres from hip-hop to pop to R&B to jazz to Afrobeat to country and so much more.
Song Credit:
“Every Sound” performed by...
In this episode, I had the chance to chat with Robert Cardillo aka B-CIDE, a rapper, author and entrepreneur who is sharing about his amazing musical journey that includes struggle and perseverance. He is sharing his story about his fight against multiple sclerosis along some great gems about his mission to encourage others to pursue their own dreams in spite of their struggles.
In this episode, we’re getting a glimpse of the Confluence Music Fest 2025 event in Charlotte, NC and I’m chatting with Rick Thurmond about the upcoming performances from local artists. Also, we discussed the opportunities for local North and South Carolinian artists who are coming to connect and network as well as the big names coming for the panel discussions and a whole lot more.
In this episode, I’m chatting with singer-songwriter and musician Johnny J. Blair who shares his amazing musical journey including sharing the stage with music greats like Davy Jones as well as stories of The Beach Boys legend, Brian Wilson. Also, he shares stories of how faith plays a role in his music and so much more.
In this episode, we’re exploring the legacies and artistry as well as paying homage to three incredible women in music history, Dorothy Love Coates, Sylvia Moy and Andrea Martin. We’re exploring these iconic songwriters and how the songs they wrote helped shape music and culture.
SONG CREDITS:
“You Can’t Hurry God” by The Gospel Harmonettes ℗ 2013 Master Classics Records
“You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes ℗ 1966 UMG Recording...
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