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courtesy of University of Arkansas Libraries Special CollectionsFlorence Price weaves African American spirituals, folk melodies, and classical traditions into a work full of warmth, vitality, and radiant beauty. Hear her Symphony No. 1 tonight on 91.1, 107.5 and our music stream. -
Chris Drukker/WBGOJazz House Kids trains the next generation of jazz stars — alums include Isaiah J. Thompson and Immanuel Wilkins — and gives every young musician a place to belong.
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Khari Joyner is a Renaissance man … AND he’s a man very much of our time. The talented cellist has multiple degrees in music AND math. He loves baroque music AND he’s a champion of contemporary works. He’s also a philanthropist who uses his musical gifts to support several charitable organizations. You can hear him give a gorgeous performance of 17th century cello music on Sunday Baroque this weekend. -
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Caryn Rose about the surprises and treasures in the new Bruce Springsteen box set release this week. -
On Winged Victory, songwriter Willi Carlisle weaves between the absurd and the sentimental. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlisle about the 11 tracks of originals and covers. -
The Milan-based musician draws on both her mother's Italian side of the family and her father's Palestinian heritage. -
From the gray walls of Shawshank Prison to the open waters of Finding Nemo, Thomas Newman’s music captures every emotional depth. With 15 Oscar nominations to his name, we’re diving into an hour of his unforgettable soundtracks on this week’s Reel Music, tonight at 9 on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream. -
EDM mega-star Steve Aoki continues to break genre boundaries with his new album HiROQUEST 3: Paragon. -
WSHU is bringing world-class concerts to you all summer long with Carnegie Hall Live.If you missed the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra last week, catch the encore tonight at 8.Then on Saturday, the Czech Philharmonic returns to Carnegie Hall with Gil Shaham performing Dvorak’s fiery, folk-infused Violin Concerto. -
New Zealand-born composer and educator Matthew Suttor’s passion for music began when he was a small child. Throughout his career he has explored many facets of music making, with a particular interest in computer music and, now, the use of AI in music and as a creative catalyst. -
Imagine light reflecting off a dragonfly’s iridescent wing, then it flies away. Winged Creatures, featuring solo flute and clarinet, soars in to depict delicate magic and movement. -
Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
