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This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate August birthdays in the world of film, including Jack Warner, Peter O’Toole, Maureen O’Hara, Gene Kelly, Ingrid Bergman and more. Listen now!

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest continuous competition of its kind in the U.S.

About 500 harmonica players have descended onto the San Antonio River Walk for a convention with a single purpose: preserve and promote the fading use of harmonica in popular music.

Jordan, who died Aug. 11, was a teen when she first heard a Charlie Parker recording. Later she became part of the jazz scene in Detroit and New York City. Originally broadcast in 1981 and 1988.

Flutist, composer and producer Allison Loggins-Hull is often described as someone whose work ‘defies classification.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

You’ll swear Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade is on the trail of his latest case while listening to this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ — as we listen to music depicting the mystery and romance of the city at night. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on the latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that won Oscars for Cinematography and films with gorgeous settings, including ‘Rebecca,’ ‘My Fair Lady,’ ‘Cleopatra’ and more. Listen now!

Maya Beiser has been called “queen of the avant-garde cello,” with her adventurous and idiosyncratic performances and recordings. We listen to selections from her new release, ‘Salt,’ on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!