Kyla Marshell
Kyla Marshell is a writer whose essays, poems, interviews and criticism have appeared in The Guardian, The Believer, Kinfolk, Gawker, BuzzFeed, O, the Oprah Magazine, The Ringer, The New York City Jazz Record and elsewhere. She has earned Jacob K. Javits, Cave Canem, UCROSS and MacDowell fellowships; Ebony.com named her one of "7 Young Black Writers You Should Know.
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Ahead of his first Newport Jazz Festival as Artistic Director, drummer, composer and producer Nate Smith talks about how he got the gig, who he's excited to see perform, and what he hopes fans get out of this year's festival. -
South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe talks about his new EP with Chris Pattishall, 'Invocation' -
Jimmy Jam of legendary producing duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis talks about his 50+ year career and legacy, and his new live storytelling event, Jamz & Conversation, happening June 4 at Sony Hall. -
Kyla Marshell catches up with vocalist Shenel Johns about her journey of self-discovery, musical and otherwise. -
Jazz trumpeter Akili Bradley on developing her sound, honing her creative voice, the importance of representation for Black women in music, and how working with pianist Jason Moran led to her meeting activist Angela Davis. -
China Moses spoke recently with WBGO’s Kyla Marshell and explained the idea behind the name of her album - a title that seems to reflect both the music and her lived experience. -
Singer China Moses on embracing life's complications, and learning from her mom, Dee Dee BridgewaterSinger China Moses on embracing life's complications, and learning from her mom, Dee Dee Bridgewater
