African American Music Appreciation Month

WBGO’s Pat Prescott talks with Jonathan Butler and Marcus Miller about the South African vocalist/singer’s recent recoding ‘Ubuntu.’

WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Butler Wilson’s new album ‘Ubuntu’ on his Daybreak show.

Come Sunday host, Lezlie Harrison interviews Jamara Wakefield and Carolyn Byrd about the history of House Music in New Jersey and their podcast 'Black House Black Joy' debuting on WBGO. Subscribe and listen here.

For New Jersey House Heads, the dance floor is more than just a place to move their bodies to the beat. It's a space where they can fully immerse themselves in the music, connect with others who share their passion, and experience a sense of community and belonging. In this episode, we listen to the New Jersey-based dancers and creatives who view this space as sacred and life-changing.

In 1966, Otis Taylor was refused his high school diploma from Manual High School in Denver, Colo., for refusing to cut off his afro at the administration's request.

WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight guitarist Dan Wilson’s new album ‘Things Eternal’ on his Daybreak show.

On the week of Ramsey Lewis' 88th birthday, Gentleman of Jazz co-author Aaron Cohen and Lewis' wife and closest confidant Jan join Milestones to discuss everything from Lewis' activism and mentorship, to his exceptional work in media.

In celebration of Miles Davis’ birthday on May 26, WBGO’s Lee Mergner offers his choices for the Top Ten recordings by the legendary trumpeter and bandleader, with additional input from our listeners.

WBGO’s Pat Prescott talks with George Benson about his early years learning to play the guitar and about all his mentors and allies who helped him become a star in jazz and popular music.

WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with the multi-national singer and songwriter Malika Zarra about her new album ‘RWA (The Essence)’ featuring her collaborations with more than a dozen musicians from all over the world.