In the 1970s, pianist and composer Eubie Blake was one of the only survivors of the early ragtime era, which began in the late 1800s, and he was still going strong. In fact, the highly skilled pianist’s rags were so challenging that they had to be simplified before being published. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, horn player Sarah Willis returns to Cuba to record the second volume of her three-part series ‘Mozart y Cuba,’ alongside the Havana Lyceum Orchestra. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the CD!
Soprano Latonia Moore's journey to the world's greatest opera stages began singing gospel — in her grandfather's church — and jazz
Hear what's been called "America's most astonishing choir" sing brand new music by Shara Nova that looks at how we handle difficult emotions.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, celebrates the 40th anniversary of ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ with music from the movie and other sci-fi favorites. Listen now!
Pringle helped shape and safeguard the sound of NPR for more than four decades. Colleagues are remembering her prolific portfolio, technical expertise, generosity, honesty and sense of style.
Pop superstar Prince was far more than the chart-topping musician everyone loved. He was a modern-day composer who explored and was an expert in many styles of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Morning Edition remembers Renee Pringle who spent over four decades at NPR as an award-winning audio engineer. Few women worked professionally in the audio industry when she started in 1979.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Víkingur Ólafsson reflects on his musical inspirations by paying homage to his heroes on his latest double album, ‘From Afar.’
Hear vocalist and composer Shara Nova in a mesmerizing moment from a new song cycle, The Blue Hour, written by five celebrated women.
