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When I recently mentioned offhandedly to my colleagues at WRTI that this is my 50th year on the air, they were doubtful that could possibly be true for someone of my youthful appearance. “Prove it," they challenged. This two-part “scrapbook” is the proof.

Listen to this live broadcast recorded on December 12th—WRTI Classical Host Gregg Whiteside introduces The Wissahickon High School Camerata Choir in their…

Miguel Zenón with Luis Perdomo, a Shakti reunion, a free outdoor fest and more in Moment's Notice, our weekly digest of live jazz in the Philly area.

Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar will release his solo debut, 'Riley,' early next year. WRTI is proud to premiere a video for the first single, "Ride or Die."

Meet drummer Mekhi Boone, a first-year student at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and a regular player in the house band at Chris' Jazz Cafe.

Meet 17-year-old vocalist Ifika Rowe, a member of the Pennsylvania Girlchoir and a senior at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).

Hauntingly beautiful music will set the mood for Halloween. Tune in on Friday, October 30th between 6 am and 6 pm, and October 31st between 6:30 and 11 am…

The jazz legend and barrier breaker was born on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Ala.

The lauded Panamanian-American conductor Kalena Bovell is a tireless advocate for music education, and a believer in omnivorous listening. She spoke with WRTI's Meg Bragle during a recent run of 'The Anonymous Lover' with Opera Philadelphia, where she made her company debut.

Join us as we bring you the classic jazz tunes that you know and love to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend. At the top of each hour, WRTI jazz hosts…