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WRTI presents the most uplifting and inspiring music for Good Friday, Easter, and all of Holy Week.

The legendary nightclub singer died Saturday in her hometown of Havana, according to a statement on social media from Cuba's Ministry of Culture.

The San Francisco Opera presents Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein III's SHOW BOAT on WRTI. A true classic of American musical theater, this tale of life…

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.

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

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

Meet clarinetist Zakyya McClenny, a graduating senior from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, who will attend the Peabody Institute in the fall as a music education major.

"Women in Jazz Day" officially hits New York City Friday, complete with a new documentary on the subject.

As jazz experienced an awakening in the late '60s and early '70s , a record label from Oakland was at the forefront of capturing it. Now, those records are finally returning.

Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks.