Women's History Month

WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight organist Akiko Tsuruga’s album ‘Beyond Nostalgia’ for the New Day, New Play feature on his Daybreak show during March 11-15.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with author Paul Alexander about his new book 'Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year.'

WBGO celebrates Women in Jazz during Women's History Month

Saxophonist Ada Rovatti talks with WBGO’s Lee Mergner about her new album The Hidden World of Piloo, inspired by her late father.

WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight vocalist Kersten Stevens’ album ‘Queen Rising’ for the New Day, New Play feature on his Daybreak show during March 4-8.

In an excerpt from his book “Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year,” author Paul Alexander writes about the moving performance by Billie Holiday and Lester Young on “The Sound of Jazz” TV program in 1957.

This tribute to Aretha Franklin features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits by the Queen of Soul as "Respect," "Think," "A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools, Amazing Grace, and many others.

WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with singer, songwriter and pianist Kandace Springs about her new single that pays tribute to her musician father, Scat Springs.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with Cynthia Sayer, recent winner of the prestigious Steve Martin Banjo Prize, about her life with the banjo and her mission to rid the instrument of its historical stereotypes and limitations.

In the last episode of a three-part series, Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue on WBGO, shares an excerpt of his archival interview with the legendary vocalist Etta James.