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Soprano Benita Valente, who died on Oct. 24 at 91, was a singular talent beloved worldwide and adored in Philadelphia. She leaves behind an interwoven legacy of musical excellence and cultural influence.

Join Jeff Duperon on Friday, December 20th as he broadcasts live from a special holiday-themed Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Matt…

This week, Moment's Notice hails two top organ trios — one with Larry Goldings, the other with Pat Bianchi — as well as marquee gigs by pianist Emmet Cohen and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana.

As he look backs on his 60 years in radio, Bob Craig can say that he's lived a childhood dream. Join him for a personal highlight reel of those six decades on the air.

David Serkin Ludwig, described by The Philadelphia Inquirer as "a composer with something urgent to say," has a new monodrama set to a text by poet Katie…

This year, we're spotlighting local nonprofits that are making a big difference in our community.

NASA's Sonification Project is a collaborative effort to turn data collected from the outer reaches of the universe into sounds. Their album, Universal Harmonies, is out March 10.

Andy Carvin (andycarvin.com, @acarvin on Twitter) leads NPR's social media strategy and is NPR's primary voice on Twitter, and Facebook, where NPR became the first news organization to reach one million fans. He also advises NPR staff on how to better engage the NPR audience in editorial activities in order to further the quality and diversity of NPR's journalism.

As special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs, Melissa Block brings her signature combination of warmth and incisive reporting. Her work over the decades has earned her journalism's highest honors, and has made her one of NPR's most familiar and beloved voices.

Louis in London, due out July 12 on Verve, captures Armstrong in a BBC studio with his All Stars, in superb late-career form.