Shuffle Shuffle is WKSU's backstage pass to Northeast Ohio's music scene. Join Morning Edition host Amanda Rabinowitz and Shuffle producer Brittany Nader as they speak with performers, producers and other artists to highlight the stories behind music in the area.
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Shuffle is WKSU's backstage pass to Northeast Ohio's music scene. Join Morning Edition host Amanda Rabinowitz and Shuffle producer Brittany Nader as they speak with performers, producers and other artists to highlight the stories behind music in the area.

Most Recent Episodes

Ngina Fayola draws on Guyanese roots to create her fusion of folk and soul in Cleveland

Despite years of shyness, singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola found her voice as a musician in Cleveland. She will soon find her way back to her homeland of Guyana to record her next album.

Ngina Fayola draws on Guyanese roots to create her fusion of folk and soul in Cleveland

From country to the Rock Hall, singer-songwriter Ri Rosecrans evolves her sound

Lorain County native Ri Rosecrans is gaining momentum as a musician after participating in this summer's Artist in Residency program at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The opportunity inspired the singer-songwriter to transform her sound from country to hard rock.

From country to the Rock Hall, singer-songwriter Ri Rosecrans evolves her sound

Anya Van Rose leans into Canton's music community to release first full-length album

Anya Van Rose is a dream-pop band from Canton that just released its debut full-length album with support from the Realgrey Records studio and local songwriting community.

Anya Van Rose leans into Canton's music community to release first full-length album

Akron band Detention grows up on the PorchROKR stage

Akron four-piece band Detention formed when most of its members were in elementary school. The rockers have been a staple of the PorchROKR stage and will headline the festival this year.

Longtime Cleveland harpist Kristy Kline evolves from rock covers to pop originals

Kristy Kline is known for her covers of popular rock songs on the electric harp. Now, the Cleveland singer and harpist is trying her hand at her own pop songs.

Longtime Cleveland harpist Kristy Kline evolves from rock covers to pop originals

From Bourbon Street to Muscle Shoals: Austin Walkin' Cane plays the blues in Cleveland and beyond

Cleveland blues artist Austin Walkin' Cane recently released an acoustic, 15-song album recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

From Bourbon Street to Muscle Shoals: Austin Walkin' Cane plays the blues in Cleveland and beyond

Cleveland hip-hop artist Marcus Smith falls back in love with his craft

Cleveland rapper Marcus Smith released his second solo album this month. Smith considered quitting music until new opportunities to collaborate with renowned hip-hop artist Asher Roth and an artist residency program at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame set him on a path to success.

Cleveland Rocks aims to amplify music scene with campus in Waterloo Arts District

Nonprofit music organization Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future is working to support area artists with new opportunities and revenue streams after the pandemic.

Cleveland Rocks aims to amplify music scene with campus in Waterloo Arts District

Pakistani native Slowspin explores the immigrant experience with electronic music

Electronic artist Zeerak Ahmed broke barriers in her native Pakistan before moving to Cleveland. The musician's new album under the Slowspin moniker explores the immigrant experience and fuses traditional vocals with technological soundscapes.

Pakistani native Slowspin explores the immigrant experience with electronic music

Carlos Jones reflects on 45 years of performing reggae in Cleveland

Longtime Cleveland reggae artist Carlos Jones will perform with the P.L.U.S. Band at the Rock n Reggae Fest May 28.