Spinning Dizzy
July 9, 2025
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This installment of Sitting in the Park sees Bob Abrahamian spin an eclectic all-vinyl set bridging psychedelic soul, obscure regional singles, and a heartfelt tribute
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12 Years of Soul: Bob’s Anniversary Journey
July 9, 2025
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On his 12th anniversary of Sitting in the Park, Bob Abrahamian crafts a soulful journey through the hidden corners of deep soul, sweet harmonies, and
Tomorrow’s People
July 9, 2025
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Bob Abrahamian interviews Timothy Burton, a member of the Chicago group “Tomorrow’s People,” about their history and evolution. The group, initially known as the Burton
Doug Shorts: Chicago Soul Survivor
July 9, 2025
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Doug Shorts’ story isn’t just about one rare 45. It’s a lifetime lived in harmony with Chicago’s soul scene—from the barbershop harmonies of his uncles
A Spacey Detroit Soul Soundscape
July 9, 2025
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In this special episode of Sitting in the Park, Bob Abrahamian curates a set of soul tracks that embody the ethereal, “spacey” sound emerging from
Eleven Years of Soul: Bob’s Annual Rewind
July 9, 2025
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Each year, Bob Abrahamian marked the anniversary of Sitting in the Park by revisiting his favorite soul sides from the previous 12 months. This 11th-anniversary
Dancing Through the Decades: Bob’s Girl Group Revival
July 9, 2025
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On this special episode of Sitting in the Park, Bob Abrahamian steps away from sweet soul to spotlight the irresistible energy of up-tempo girl group
Vernon Lindsey: From 47th Street to Split Evolution
July 9, 2025
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Vernon Lindsey’s musical journey began in the sanctified rhythms of a South Side Chicago church and flowed seamlessly onto the city’s street corners and legendary
Mysterious Figures and Big “Hits”
July 9, 2025
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In this all-music episode of Sitting in the Park on WHPK 88.5 FM, Bob Abrahamian takes listeners on a meticulously curated journey across soul music’s
Hidden Histories on Wax
July 9, 2025
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On this all-music episode of Sitting in the Park, Bob Abrahamian curates a coast-to-coast journey through rare and regional ’60s soul—from early Chicago doo-wop to
Honoring the Architects of Soul
July 9, 2025
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A tribute to Clarence Johnson, Sylvia Robinson, and Marv Tarplin on Sitting in the Park In this memorial episode of Sitting in the Park, Bob
Love’s Children: From Gary Streets to Curtom’s Door
July 9, 2025
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A journey of harmony, heart, and hope with Love’s Children In this intimate oral history on Sitting in the Park, Bob Abrahamian brings listeners deep