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The Department of Education's top civil rights official, Russlynn Ali, speaks with host Michel Martin about a new report. It finds students of color have less access to high-level classes, their teachers are often paid less than those of white students in same district, and suspension rates for black students are disproportionately high.

Ron Howard's new Pavarotti film fails to make us feel much for its subject, and does little to bolster the magical, complicated art called opera.

One of the most talked-about names in jazz, the 32-year-old trumpeter is more auteur than star. In an extended interview, he explains why it's crucial to let his collaborators think for themselves.

Paul Clement is the lead lawyer for those challenging Obama's health care law in the Supreme Court next week. Clement is described as a walking superlative — once the youngest-ever U.S. solicitor general and now, at 45, a pre-eminent advocate who has argued an astonishing 57 cases before the court.

The trailblazing singer, who broke the color barrier at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955, is remembered in a deluxe new release of albums and images.

Iman Habibi was one of several composers commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra as part of its 2020 celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday. The…

As the beloved jazz host partially retires from broadcasting on WRTI—his last weeknight shift is on Thursday, June 30th—musicians and listeners celebrate his career and contributions to jazz.

Featuring young jazz aces like Tom Harrell and Mike Clark, the soundtrack for 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' finds Vince Guaraldi at his funkiest. It's finally available in full, half a century after its debut.

For Anton Bruckner's bicentennial, we've asked WRTI classical hosts, and a couple of prominent others, to pick some favorite moments in his body of work.

Meet 16-year-old violinist Danae Truxler, a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Temple Music Prep Center for Gifted Young Musicians' Youth Chamber Orchestra, and a Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) Artist.