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“People light up when you recognize and value them. To have high regard for the individual and to understand their contribution: that’s been my guidepost.…

The music that haunts the Oscar-nominated film is a calling card for conductor Rafael Payare.

WRTI's Mark Pinto, host of the Classical New Releases show, fills you in on the latest and the greatest classical music CDs every Saturday at 5 pm. Here…

Don't miss this! The Philadelphia Orchestra musicians are celebrating their loyal audience members on Monday, October 23rd with their 3rd annual Audience…

An independent panel found that the mine safety agency understated its role in its internal review.

In 1995, the highly respected alto saxophonist Steve Wilson told The New York Times everything you need to know about fellow altoist Kenny Garrett’s approach to playing music. “He’s the first one of us to really encompass the whole tradition of Black music with his sound."

Taylor stretched the beats in a measure and played notes outside the chords of a song. A pioneer of free jazz, the pianist and composer remained true to his vision even through financial struggle.

Listen to our jazz programming on WRTI 90.1 FM all Father's Day weekend to hear dad grooves, filial tributes, and multi-generational jams.

Juneteenth honors Freedom Day, a 19th century landmark for Black Americans across the country. WRTI has prepared special programming in that spirit, featuring music from John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Lionel Loueke and more.

He's been the man behind the signal at WRTI for more than 25 years. Now Joe Patti is retiring from the radio game — but first, he shares personal insights on the station, the larger industry, and the changes he's seen over a distinguished career.