Nina Simone

On this episode of AOS, we get a taste of the opening segment of the Bright Moments podcast featuring stories from NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk

The WBGO Studios' new "Bright Moments' podcast featuring NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk launches May 16

In the first episode of the 'Bright Moments' podcast, Dorthaan Kirk, a renowned figure in jazz circles, takes us on a journey to a significant moment captured in a photograph at the home of Amiri and Amina Baraka.

Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on Nancy Wilson, Nina Simone, Fats Domino and other soul and R&B artists who share birthdays in February.

WBGO's Gary Walker recommends five jazz classics appropriate for Halloween

Singer-songwriter, author, playwright and actress Ledisi chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about why she's excited to perform at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Award-winning executive producer Lisa Simone chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about the movie Soul Doctor, the story about her mom Nina Simone and Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with Michael O. Mitchell, co-creator of ‘What’s Going On?’, a theatrical concert at 92NY exploring the contributions of Black songwriters to the American Songbook canon.

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Laiona Michelle about her musical inspired by the life of Nina Simone

As we enter February, WBGO commemorates Black History Month with standout tracks, past and present, in Take Five.