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Brian Blade's band makes jazz-inflected, gospel-rooted music suffused with a glowing consonance.

Susan Lewis has interviewed countless artists during her 18 years at WRTI. Here are some quotes about creativity and humanity that have stayed with her.

Michelle Cann's first solo piano album, 'Revival,' celebrates the music of Florence Price and Margaret Bonds. It's a noble gesture executed with absolute conviction, as John T.K. Scherch notes in his Album of the Week review.

In an era when some classical musicians are struggling, New York-based flutist Claire Chase, the founder of the International Contemporary Ensemble, is keeping very busy.

For Mike Bolton, an aria from 'The Magic Flute' was a pivotal entry point into the world of opera. He sees the same possibility in Julie Taymor’s spectacular production at The Met Opera, which airs Saturday, June 3 at 1 p.m. on WRTI.

Saariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music.

Teens in jail in Virginia collaborate with musicians to compose songs, write poetry and find their voices after run-ins with the law.

The recording made at NYC's Village Gate during the summer of 1961, when the John Coltrane quartet was joined by Eric Dolphy, was thought lost until it was discovered in the New York Public Library.

"I've learned that when you talk about art and music you end up talking about life," says Susan Lewis, who has covered a lot of ground in 18 years at WRTI. Before signing off, she offers a parting reflection.

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert features an all-Brahms program from the 2022-23 season, featuring the Symphony No. 1 in C minor, and Gil Shaham performing the Violin Concerto in D major.