Music

On the August 19 WBGO Journal, we look back at the amazing impact Clarence Avant and Jerry Moss had on the music and entertainment worlds

Music documentarian Robert Mugge discusses his new memoir "Notes from the Road: A Filmmaker's Journey through American Music"

A panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye in this two-part special covering his career from 1961-1984.

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 the second part of our special two-part episode with T.S. Monk, we discuss what many consider to be his father's great quartet, with saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist John Ore and drummer Frankie Dunlop; Monk’s role as mentor; and why his High Priest of Bebop moniker deserves expansion.

It's a family affair on the latest episode of Milestones as drummer-bandleader, recording artist and educator T.S. Monk joins for a special two-part episode.

Award-winning vocalist and educator Charenee Wade joins Angélika Beener to celebrate Roberta Flack on the legendary musician's 86th birthday through a rich discussion of her classic Killing Me Softly LP.

Singer, educator and activist Candice Hoyes joins Angélika Beener to discuss The Pointer Sisters' tour de force, Break Out.

Singer-songwriter and musician Dan Modlin chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his latest single "Sara Gets a Second Chance"

Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator Greg Osby joins host Angélika Beener to discuss Miles Davis’s Someday My Prince Will Come at 60.