Interview

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’ 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

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’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

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

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

Bob Abrahamian’s “Sitting in the Park” digs deep into overlooked soul gems — from obscure D.C. groups like The Ascots to Chicago’s own Gentleman Four.

A candid interview traces the legacy of Delroy Bridgeman, whose voice shaped Midwest soul from The Senators to The World Column, the Jackson 5, and

This rare and revelatory conversation on WHPK’s Sitting in the Park dives deep into the intertwined histories of Andrew Griffin, Johnny McKinney (aka Johnny Lee

How Bernice Watkins and Living Color Lit Chicago’s Soul Scene! From Cabrini Green’s red-brick towers to the soulful corridors of Brunswick Records, Bernice Watkins’ story

In a rare and illuminating conversation with Bob Abrahamian on WHPK’s Sitting in the Park, original Moments lead singer Mark Green recounts his overlooked yet

From Evanston street corners to soul legacy, Charles Perry recounts The Naturals’ rise from doo-wop roots to soulful harmony. In this deeply personal interview with