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The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.

What did the best jazz sound like in 2025? There’s no way to answer that question without first issuing a bundle of qualifiers. But our jazz team took a crack at it.

Our favorite 2025 classical albums and experiences rooted us in the present, but also offered glimpses of a vast beyond.

If you’ve been tuned in to WRTI lately, you know we’re already into the swing of the season. Christmas cheer will only keep ramping up in the days ahead; here are some highlights to listen for.

Seeking the perfect soundtrack for merriment and cheer this holiday season? WRTI's carefully curated playlists and adored annual specials will keep the sparkle alive.

Do you hear what I hear? That’s right — Christmas jazz is here, and not just on the playlists.

Fanfare this week features Opera Philadelphia's modern take on Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, a rare recital from lyric tenor Matthew Polenzani, and more.

The editorial director of WRTI in Philadelphia shares his favorite albums of the year, including a "thinking person's thrill ride" of a jazz guitar album.

As a tie-in to the WRTI Holiday Gift Guide, Josh and Nate are rummaging through their stockings to talk about some of the boxed sets and other goodies they're most excited about this year.

Join us to experience the uplifting music of the Jewish Festival of Lights. We have a wonderful lineup of music planned and, of course, our yearly broadcasts of Hanukkah specials starting on Sunday, Dec. 14.