Lumpen Radio
Lumpen Radio, WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5FM launched in 2016 and broadcasts 24/7. WLPN-LP is operated by a community of curators working to connect you with the music and ideas you love. Our aim is to spotlight the hidden parts of the city by amplifying its voices and sounds. We promote open media, uniting communities and magnifying the hard work of artists, musicians, activists and cultural workers like you. WLPN is a project of Public Media Institute (PMI).
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Join us at Plant Chicago: Mercado de Intercambio for a community celebration and live radio experience with interviews, conversations, printmaking, plant swap, food and more.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Back of the Yards was curated by artist, educator, printmaker and longtime Back of the Yards resident, Selva Zafiro Luna.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Back of the Yards • 09-21-24 • Part 4
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Back of the Yards artists and residents that highlight the thriving community, their voices, and stories.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Back of the Yards was curated by artist, educator, printmaker and longtime Back of the Yards resident, Selva Zafiro Luna.
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
"The world best historian: Ivan Guzman" Ariandy Luna
"Tacos y un Raspado Rojo" Nancy D. Sanchez
"A neighborhood walk" Natalie Murillo

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Back of the Yards • 09-21-24 • Part 3
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Back of the Yards artists and residents that highlight the thriving community, their voices, and stories.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Back of the Yards was curated by artist, educator, printmaker and longtime Back of the Yards resident, Selva Zafiro Luna.
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
"Leaving to come back: storytelling with America Campos"
"Incantation and bullets: a conversation with Nancy D. Sanchez"
"Increase the peace: Evelyn Aguayo"

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Back of the Yards • 09-21-24 • Part 2
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Back of the Yards artists and residents that highlight the thriving community, their voices, and stories.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Back of the Yards was curated by artist, educator, printmaker and longtime Back of the Yards resident, Selva Zafiro Luna.
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
"The Artistic Journey of Alexis Villagomez"
"Tacos Don Cuco"
"Grano: A Talk with Freddy Granados"

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Back of the Yards • 09-21-24 • Part 1
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Back of the Yards artists and residents that highlight the thriving community, their voices, and stories.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Back of the Yards was curated by artist, educator, printmaker and longtime Back of the Yards resident, Selva Zafiro Luna.
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
"The Plant, In Circles" Taila HoweJoshua English - sound designer / mouse in zulu - sound designer / Sean Johnston - sound recorder / Jose Hernandez - sound recorder / Daniel Feldstein - sound recorder / Taila Howe - producer
"Sueños de Esperanza" Sarah Conway & Eli Ramirez

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Little Village artists and residents, which highlight the diverse voices and compelling stories of this dynamic neighborhood.
Invited guests for this celebration include Demo Ramírez, Karla Olvera, Jonny Fadez, Mariel Zavala (and more TBA), with art by Luzilla and a special performance by OvejaNegra. Neighborhood Audio Portraits: Little Village was curated by journalist, writer, radio host and Little Village resident, Sandra A. Treviño.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village • 09-12-24 • Part 6
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Little Village artists and residents, which highlight the diverse voices and compelling stories of this dynamic neighborhood.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village was curated by journalist, writer, radio host, and Little Village resident Sandra Trevino
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
“What is Little Village?” Sandra Trevino
”A Tribute to Ken Nordine, Little Village style” Sandra Trevino

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village • 09-12-24 • Part 5
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Little Village artists and residents, which highlight the diverse voices and compelling stories of this dynamic neighborhood.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village was curated by journalist, writer, radio host, and Little Village resident Sandra Trevino
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
“Growing up in Little Village” Sandra Trevino
“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” August Abitang

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village • 09-12-24 • Part 4
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Little Village artists and residents, which highlight the diverse voices and compelling stories of this dynamic neighborhood.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village was curated by journalist, writer, radio host, and Little Village resident Sandra Trevino
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
“The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization” Sandra Trevino
“Random Conversations” Sandra Trevino

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village • 09-12-24 • Part 3
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Lumpen Radio is proud to present *Neighborhood Audio Portraits* - a new project spotlighting three vibrant Chicago neighborhoods—Little Village, Bronzeville, and Back of the Yards-New City. Through community interviews, music, and art, this project celebrates the unique culture of each neighborhood.
Tune into Lumpen Radio for a special broadcast featuring gathered audio portraits submitted by Little Village artists and residents, which highlight the diverse voices and compelling stories of this dynamic neighborhood.
Neighborhood Audio Portraits, Little Village was curated by journalist, writer, radio host, and Little Village resident Sandra Trevino
In this segment, you will hear the following audio:
“Mercado de Colores” Sandra Trevino
“Un Domingo por la Villita” Fabiola Rivera
“Sitting on Millard” Thais Beltran