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This Shocking 20th Century Music Sub-Genre Has Philly Connections

Have you heard of novelty songs? Considered a part of the pop music genre in the 20th century, these wacky songs range from spooky to sultry. Host Trenae Nuri talks about this genre’s connection to Philly with Kira Coviello, also known as @honest2Betsy, a local content creator who highlights these vintage songs in her work.

Check out Kira’s work @honest2betsey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube.

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