Dorthaan Kirk

A black-and-white photo of vendors and visitors at the WBGO Record Fair in the 1990s, with people smiling and holding vinyl records at a booth displaying Lionel Hampton records

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Dorthaan Kirk on the Legacy of WBGO’s Record Fair

Jamara Wakefield

Join NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk, as we explore The Record Fair's history. Discover its impact on vinyl collectors, jazz lovers, and upcoming artists, including performances by legends like Roy Hargrove.

Step back to 1984, a pivotal year in jazz and African American culture. Join Dorthaan Kirk, a jazz icon, as she guides us through a memorable photograph moment at Amiri and Amina Baraka's home. This special evening marks Abbey Lincoln's legendary performance at the Peppermint Lounge in New Jersey. 🎷🎶 #JazzHistory #AbbeyLincoln #PeppermintLounge

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Jazz Sanctuaries: The inaugural episode of the Bright Moments podcast

Jamara Wakefield

In the first episode of the 'Bright Moments' podcast, Dorthaan Kirk, a renowned figure in jazz circles, takes us on a journey to a significant moment captured in a photograph at the home of Amiri and Amina Baraka.

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‘She always had something that made me laugh’: Dorthaan Kirk remembers her friend Marlena Shaw

Dorthaan Kirk

NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk remembers her friend, the vocalist Marlena Shaw, who died on Jan. 19, 2024.