Enjoy this weekend's music programs on VPR with a great new twist! On Saturday evening, boogie the night away with a virtual dance party, plus on Sunday morning, you can join in a sing-along on VPR Classical 鈥� and more!
VPR A Go-Go On My Place
Last spring, held a dance party and live broadcast at Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester. Host Joel Najman spun tunes from the golden era of rock-and-roll, and hundreds gathered to shake, rattle and roll the night away.
Relive the fun all over again Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m., as VPR rebroadcasts the first hour of this event. Dig out your bell-bottoms and love beads and join in with your own at-home dance party! You can also head over to to join a Watch Party where we will live stream a slideshow of photos from last year's event so you can see your fellow listeners in action 鈥� from the safety of your home!
Then on Saturday April 18 at 8 p.m., VPR will broadcast the second hour of VPR A Go Go, so make plans to join us again then, too.
VPR Choral Hour
As people all over the world discover that singing together 鈥� whether on porches, balconies, or inside our homes 鈥� raises spirits and connects us, the will offer a beloved choral work to listen to and give you a chance to sing along!
Sunday, April 12 on VPR Classical, the Choral Hour will offer the first of many sing-alongs! First up: Part 2 of Handel鈥檚 "Messiah". Sing along every week on Sunday 11 a.m., rebroadcast Tuesday at 8 p.m. on VPR Classical. Sheet music will be each week for you to follow along.
John Prine And Bill Withers: In Their Own Words
Sunday evening at 6 p.m., VPR will air a special program, honoring two musical giants whom we lost this week. In the WNYC special John Prine and Bill Withers: In Their Own Words, we鈥檒l hear recorded conversations with these two influential songwriters.
All The Traditions
Round out your weekend of music with . This week, host Robert Resnik will delve into his treasure trove of past programs and share them with you. Starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, celebrate local folk music from a safe distance!
