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LIVE at the Writers House: Literary Philadelphia

From: WXPN
Series: LIVE at the Writers House
Length: 59:00

This edition of LIVE at tthe Writers House features some of Philadelphia's finest poets, writers and musicians. Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-0 LIVE at the Writers House, features Pattie McCarthy, J.C. Hallman, Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Ian Keenan, William Esposito, and musical guest Cynthia Mason. This program originally aired February of 2005.

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Piece Description

LIVE at the Writers House, features Pattie McCarthy, J.C. Hallman, Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Ian Keenan, William Esposito, and musical guest Cynthia Mason. This program originally aired February of 2005.

Broadcast History

This broadcast aired locally on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia February of 2005.

Timing and Cues

Show is 58:59; begins with Music and intro, ends with close credits, applause and music :30 cutaway at 23:00 (with pad bed)

Musical Works

"The Womb" Artist unknown

Related Website

http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/