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WBGO's new call-in show "Ask Governor Sherrill" streams here tonight at 7pm
Donald Harrison’s New Nouveau Swing
On his new album The Magic Touch, saxophonist Donald Harrison presents the same composition in ten different genres, from hard bop to hip-hop, reggae to Afrobeat, and finally blending them into what he calls “nouveau swing.”WBGO’s Pat Prescott recently spoke with Donald Harrison about how that concept came to life.
Marel Hidalgo – On the Rise
WBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with 17-year-old guitarist and bandleader Marel Hidalgo about beginning to play guitar at the age of four, Hidalgo's Jamaican roots, upcoming performances, and learning to arrange for an orchestra.
"Suit Yourself": Janis Siegel in conversation with singer Judith Owen
Janis Siegel in conversation with Singer Judith Owen, whose new album “Suit Yourself” is set for release April 24th
Celebrating John Ellis on his birthday
Leo Sidran reflects on saxophonist John Ellis on his birthday — a master improviser, trusted collaborator, and generous presence whose unmistakable voice has made him a quiet cornerstone of modern jazz.
Give the Drummer Some! Ulysses Owens, Jr And Generation Y's 'Around The World With U' is this week's New Day New Play
When the drummer is Ulysses Owens, Jr. and his group Generation Y you want to give them a lot! You'll understand why after listening to Around The World With U, their sophomore effort on Cellar Music.
Klezmer and Carnatic musicians to perform together on April 19 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
WBGO's Jon Kalish previews a special Lower East Side concert featuring Klezmer and Carnatic violinists
Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with archived interviews with Lady Gaga, Maria Schnieider and Mercedes Ellington
On the April 11 WBGO Journal, we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with archived interviews with Lady Gaga, Maria Schnieider and Mercedes Ellington
Bassist, singer and composer Antonio McLendon on his family's legacy and the rise of his jazz superstar daughter Samara Joy
On the April 4 WBGO Journal, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with bassist, singer and composer Antonio McLendon about his career, family's musical legacy and the huge success of his daughter Samara Joy
GSP's production 'What Became of Us' takes a close look at a sibling relationship shaped by memory, conflict, and enduring love
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with director Laiona Michelle and actors Francis Jue and Christine Toy Johnson about the GSP's production of "What Became of Us"
A big effort to showcase non-profits in Jersey City and a new look at 'Godspell' through a contemporary lens
On the March 28 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Jamie LeFrak about the future of Jersey City and with students involved in a new version of "Godspell" in East Orange
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WBGOThe next edition of "Newark Today", hosted by Michael Hill, streams here tonight (Thursday) February 19 at 8pm -
WBGOThe next edition of "Newark Today", hosted by Michael Hill, streams here tonight (Thursday) February 19 at 8pm
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