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Comments by the many friends Billie knew and worked with along with comments by contemporary musicians and others who have been influenced by her and, of course, selections from her historic recordings.

WBGO's Jon Kailsh reports on how three Princeton-trained architects have made waves in the design/build movement

Comparing Billie's approach to some of her favorite songs.

WBGO's Jon Kalish has the first of a two-part special on the Jersey Devil

In this episode focusing on Billie's final years, we listen to her last recordings, learn about an abandoned European tour, her ill-fated last hospital stay, and her passing in 1959 at the age of 44.

WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the unique community of Skyview Acres in Pomona, NY

In this final episode, we hear tribute recordings by contemporary singers and one pianist who made comments and observations throughout the series.

WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on Karen Michel's "Ganja Granny" podcast

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

in this episode, we discuss Louis Armstrong's influence on Billie, her early touring days as the only woman in the bands that she had worked with.