On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim

The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.

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

WBGO's call-in show "Ask Governor Sherrill" streams here tonight at 7pm

WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of two-time Grammy Award-winning R & B singer Peabo Bryson

The legendary jazz saxophonist, who revolutionized the art of improvisation, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y.

Here is Steve Sussman's photo gallery of the Ken Peplowski Memorial/Celebration of Life Program at St. Peter's Church in NYC on May 19.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews Crossroads Theatre's production of "Sizwe Banzi is Dead"

Each year on May 19, we pause to reflect on and honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X, an iconic and fearless messenger for Black empowerment, self-determination, and human rights. His life, which he lived with transparency, passion, courage and brilliance continues to serve as both inspiration and blueprint. While Malcolm has been examined through social, political, and philosophical lenses since his passing in 1965, artists have long honored his legacy translating his essence into sound.

On this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle talks to trombonist and composer Clifton Anderson about his upcoming concert at The Iridium as well as the gift he got from uncle Sonny Rollins when he was seven.