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The story of Tony Bennett's legendary, ground breaking concert, which opened the door for the acceptance of popular music on the Carnegie stage.
Lakecia Benjamin wanted “to make a record that reflects the reality of right now.”
Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. In this wide ranging conversation with Leo Sidran she recalls some of her early professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.
Vocalist Vuyo Sotashe's 'cosmic agreements'
South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe talks about his new EP with Chris Pattishall, 'Invocation'
Lakecia Benjamin Dreams Out Loud
Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. She tells Leo Sidran about one of her first professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.
Singers Unlimited co-hosts Janis Siegel & Lezlie Harrison catch up with one of their favorites, Raul Midon
Host, Singer's Unlimited
Helen Sung’s 'Oracles' Delivers a Masterclass in Syncopation, Improvisation, and Star-Studded Jazz Tributes | New Day New Play
With Oracles, Helen brings it all for us to enjoy in a large setting, with original tributes to Clark Terry, Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath and Wayne Shorter, alongside engaging pianism salutes to Barry Harris, Kenny Barron and Herbie Hancock.
Interviews with poet Kevin Powell, members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the host of the Ganja Granny podcast
On the June 6 WBGO Journal, we have interviews with poet Kevin Powell, members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the host of the Ganja Granny podcast
Veteran public radio reporter starts podcast about cannabis and seniors
WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on Karen Michel's "Ganja Granny" podcast
The legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at the Blue Note Jazz Festival June 8-10
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Dirty Dozen Brass Band members Roger Lewis and Traverri Huff-Boone about the legendary band's performances at the Blue Note Jazz Festival June 8-10
Baraka lifts Delaney Hall protest curfew; city to expand lawsuit against GEO Group
Newark is intensifying efforts to close Delaney Hall
The next edition of WBGO's "Ask Governor Sherrill" streams here tonight (June 3) at 7pm
WBGO's call-in show "Ask Governor Sherrill" streams here tonight at 7pm
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WBGOThe next edition of "Newark Today", hosted by Michael Hill, streams here at 8pm on May 21 -
WBGOThe next edition of "Newark Today", hosted by Michael Hill, streams here tonight (April 16) at 8pm
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