CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA

Tent Talks

POWERED BY WINTRUST

Join us for spirited conversations with musicians, luminaries, authors, & more…

The Chicago Public Media Tent Talks, POWERED BY WINTRUST brings together thought leaders and visionaries to explore songwriting craft and history of folk music and storytelling via panel discussions, speakers, and interviews. This year’s slate includes:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 TENT TALK PROGRAMMING

  • PANEL: John Prine’s Chicago

  • Interview: Edna Vazquez 

  • Interview: Anjimile 

  • Interview: Brudi Brothers 

  • Interview: Sierra Hull 

  • Interview: Valerie June 

  • Panel: Can I Get A Witness? Faith, Family,& Chicago Gospel Music 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 TENT TALK PROGRAMMING

  • Interview: Folk Bitch Trio 

  • Panel: The Roches and their Disciples 

  • Panel: Protest Music 

  • Interview: Indigo Girls 

  • Interview: Josh Ritter 

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