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In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more.

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.

The late guitarist and songwriter attended Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs in the early sixties — before he was kicked out and co-founded the band.

The Canadian songwriter reflects on home and ambition as his sound grows bolder on Further from the Country.

The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest, our annual search for the next great undiscovered artist, is now officially open for entries.

The Grammy winner and Blue Note label head recalls the unique challenges and rewards he faced when the late Bob Weir recruited him for an intimate new project in 2018.

For three decades with the Grateful Dead and three more after the group ended following the 1995 death of his bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir helped build and sustain the band's legacy across generations.

One year later, musicians who lost essential instruments and home studio set-ups in the Los Angeles fires are still picking up the pieces.

Listen to Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory perform at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.