WHRB :: The Jazz Spectrum

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“That's Her!”: An Open Love Letter to Abbey Lincoln

Jazz producer Emma Lanford shares the special place Abbey Lincoln holds in her heart. Read More >
Jazz Spectrum, Randy Wong

"A Pure Fantasy:" Randy Wong on Exotica Music

Randy Wong is an exotica and jazz musician whose works are regularly featured on national programs such as NPR. He leads the exotica group, The WAITIKI 7, which has recently produced two chart-topping albums Adventures in Paradise and New Sounds of Exotica. Their work will be featured in Thursday’s broadcast. Read More >
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ARJUN: Jazz-Rock Fusion

We spoke to Eddie Arjun Peters, the lead guitarist of the three-person instrumental jazz-rock band ARJUN. Read More >
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Professors on Music: Ingrid Monson

Professor Ingrid Monson is the Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music and Professor of African and African American Studies. Read More >

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Professors on Music: Yosvany Terry

Yosvany Terry is a lecturer in the Harvard Music Department, director of the Harvard Jazz Bands, and a Grammy nominee.

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Interview: Jorge Castillo

An interview with Cuban poet, writer, journalist, and dissident, Jorge Castillo.

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Step Aside, Ella: A Review of Cécile…

Anyone who claims that jazz is dead is clearly not familiar with the resurrecting powers of Cécile McLorin Salvant. Her new album, Dreams and Daggers, proves she deserves a space among jazz legends.

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Featured Orgy: "The Harlem Renaissance:…

It's Orgy season. Tune in all this week to 95.3 FM as WHRB DJs present marathon-style musical programs devoted to a single composer, performer, genre, or subject. On December 5th and 6th between the hours of 5 a.m.