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Born in 1924 in Newark, N.J., Vaughan came up in the '40s, alongside bebop, a new jazz style she instantly took to. In the following decades, she proved to be one of the best singers of any genre.
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Opera Philadelphia and The Apollo announce a partnership to support the creation of new Black operas"Our dedication to diverse programming promises a future where opera is more vibrant, relevant, and welcoming than ever before," David B. Devan, longtime leader at Opera Philadelphia, says of a new multi-year partnership with The Apollo.
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Pianist and composer Jim Beard toured with Steely Dan and collaborated with Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny and many others. He died on March 2 at 63.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra's main concert hall will soon be renamed Marian Anderson Hall, honoring a legendary contralto and civil rights icon — and a lifelong Philadelphian.
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A multi-year initiative, Philadelphia's Cultural Treasures supports the BIPOC creative community with artist and project grants. Saxophonist Odean Pope, 85, was among 39 new recipients in 2024.
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The Main Line Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of 'Mass for the Light Becoming' on Friday. Jay Fluellen, its composer, recently spoke with Susan Lewis for WRTI.
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Kicking off with the American premiere of Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners,' Opera Philadelphia's 2024-25 season will also feature fresh interpretations of operas by Mozart and Joseph Bologne.
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The late American composer John Cage left it up to the performer to decide how long his work, Organ2/ASLSP, should take. A group in Germany is testing the limits.
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During his residency of the famed Blue Note jazz club in New York, the OutKast-rapper-turned-flutist showed us why New Blue Sun is both less and more than that question.
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"The best thing about the Grammys is that we’re all together," Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist in Imani Winds, said while accepting an award. Her pronouncement rings true in light of the breadth of classical artists in this year's winners circle.
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Faces both fresh and familiar made up the winner’s circle for jazz at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. WRTI's Nate Chinen runs down the results.
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A mainstay on the Philly scene, Hiruy Tirfe has finally released his debut, whose title is a testament to hard work. And he's not just talking about the saxophone.