Women's History Month: Grammy Award-winning singer, playwright and actress Ledisi

By Doug Doyle

Published March 21, 2024 at 8:21 AM EDT

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Ledisi at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center as part of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

On this episode of AOS, as part of Women's History Month, Grammy Award-winning singer, playwright and actress Ledisi talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her musical inspirations. Ledisi launched her "The Good Life Tour" in March.

Ledisi is looking forward to performing at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on September 15

She was also a headliner at the 2023 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival where did performed a tribute to Nina Simone.

Ledisi at the 13th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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