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Sue Graham Mingus, the widow of the legendary bassist, band leader and composer Charles Mingus stops by to tell the story of their improbable love affair, marriage, and music-making. ... (episode)
What would Thanksgiving be without a dose of “Alice’s Restaurant?” Arlo Guthrie’s signature tune (officially called the "Alice's Restaurant Massacree") was recorded in front of a live... (episode)
Two of the more thoughtful personalities on the classical music scene join us today. David Robertson is among the most talked-about American conductors on the scene today, regularly p... (episode)
Thirty-year-old Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kozena has made few high-profile U.S. appearances, but has impressed on European stages. But her star has risen considerably in the U.S.,... (episode)
As the lead singer of the '80s folk-rock band the New Bohemians, Edie Brickell was better known for her carefree image and chirpy voice. Fifteen years later, her voice has matured and... (episode)
Since Sept. 11, 2001, obtaining a visa to tour the United States has grown more difficult for many international musicians, particularly those from non-Western countries. Still, there... (episode)
The Ying Quartet are among the new generation of young string quartets who are breaking out of the traditional classical concert mould, by introducing folk music, storytelling and oth... (episode)
In an effort to strip classical music of its stuffy reputation and lure younger audiences, an enterprising group of Juilliard School students and graduates formed a unique organizatio... (episode)
Absurdism and slapstick humor are considered essential ingredients in Dutch jazz. But there’s something seemingly quite sensible about the way in which the Netherlands nurtures the ar... (episode)
Over the years, Gil Shaham’s recordings for Deutsche Grammophon have garnered both praise and sales. But the busy violinist recently took the path of many major artists by departing f... (episode)