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Sitting in the Park

Through his weekly radio program “Sitting in the Park” on WHPK 88.5 FM, Bob conducted in-depth interviews with both well-known performers and unsung heroes of the Chicago soul music community. These recordings offer a unique glimpse into the lives and careers of artists who shaped the sound of a generation, providing invaluable historical and cultural insight for music enthusiasts and researchers alike.
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Interviews

Bob Abrahamian’s interviews are a cornerstone of this collection, offering unique insights into the lives and careers of Chicago’s soul music artists. These conversations, conducted with warmth and deep knowledge, bring to life the stories behind the music and the era that shaped it.
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Exploring The Dontells' 
Impact on Chicago Soul

Interview
2008-03-30
Host: Bob Abrahamian
The Dontells, a Chicago-based doo-wop group, formed in the late 1950s with original members Art...
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Mama Didn't Lie: A Conversation with Jan Bradley

Interview
2008-12-28
Host: Bob Abrahamian
Through her heartfelt stories and recollections, Jan Bradley shares her path from singing in church...
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The Pride of Altgeld Gardens: The Shades of Brown

Interview
2008-08-31
Host: Bob Abrahamian
Billy Brown, of the Shades of Brown, brings the soulful journey of Chicago’s South Side...
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Lee Holloway's Soulful Journey Through Music History

Interview
2007-08-19
Host: Bob Abrahamian
Lee Holloway, a musician from Gary, Indiana, discussed his musical journey with host Bob.
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Music Showcase

Discover the soulful sounds that defined an era through our curated playlist featuring some of Bob’s favorite tracks. From smooth ballads to upbeat grooves, experience the rich diversity of Chicago’s ‘sweet soul’ scene.
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Happy Mother's Day, 2011

Music Showcase
2011-05-8
Host: Bob Abrahamian
During this Mother’s Day broadcast of The Sitting in the Park Show, Bob Abrahamian takes...
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Bob Abrahamian's Soulful Super Bowl Sunday Serenade

Music Showcase
2008-02-3
Host: Bob Abrahamian
Bob hosted an all-music show on Super Bowl Sunday, spinning a fantastic selection of 70s...
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We Gave Thanks, Now We Give Soul

Music Showcase
2009-11-29
Host: Bob Abrahamian
Bob Abrahamian’s Sitting in the Park show on WHPK 88.5 FM Chicago delivered an all-music...
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Remembering Jesse Smith of The Mighty Marvelows

Music Showcase
2007-09-9
Host: Bob Abrahamian
In this segment of The Sitting in the Park Show, Bob Abrahamian honors two recently...
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