AMERICAN MASTERS

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock & Roll

Discover the life, music, and influence of the African American gospel singer and guitar virtuoso Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

GREAT PERFORMANCES

Paul Simon's Graceland Journey

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Follow singer-songwriter Paul Simon on a visit to South Africa, where he reunites with some of the musicians involved in the recording of his legendary1986 album, "Graceland".

Friday at 9pm on WGBH 2

GREAT PERFORMANCES

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour

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Take a surreal coach trip with John, Paul, George and Ringo and hear classic tracks like “I Am the Walrus”, “The Fool on the Hill", and “Your Mother Should Know”.

AMERICAN MASTERS

Remembering John Lennon

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John Lennon is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Learn about the pleasure he found in fatherhood, and his experience as an immigrant to New York in 1971, where he found the freedom to be himself and not “Beatle John”.

Friday at 7pm on WGBH World

PBS ARTS

Kansas City Symphony and Joyce DiDonato

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Celebrate mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato’s return to her hometown to perform with the Kansas City Symphony.

Friday, 9pm on WGBH 2

Fenway at 100

The Sounds of Fenway

FENWAY AT 100: MORE STORIES

By Ibby Caputo
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the love it/hate it chorus of "Sweet Caroline": the experience of a Sox home game is as much aural as visual. We meet the people who make the musical magic happen.

Photography

1 Guest: Rock Photographer Rob Shanahan

Rob Shanahan, Ringo Starr's personal photographer, has a front-row seat to fame. Watch his conversation with Emily Rooney and hear a few stories from backstage.

Pop Culture

The Planetarium Laser Show Returns — with a Twist

By Anne Mostue
Cool, man: This summer, the Museum of Science is bringing back the traditional laser/rock show ... with digital animation, and without lasers.

Music

Go Inside The British Beat

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Enjoy rare, archival full-length performance films mixed with live performances from the Zombies, Gerry and the Pacemakers and many more. Petula Clark hosts.

Sunday, 6pm on WGBH 44

Technology

The 31 Songs That Cost $675,000

By WGBH News
See and hear the songs Joel Tenenbaum downloaded that were at stake in the BMG lawsuit. You've definitely heard many of them yourself ... and perhaps you even own a few.

EMILY ROONEY SHOW

Tim Gearan: Freewheelin' to National Fame

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THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW

In the WGBH studios Tim Gearan gives a preview of his new album, Riverboat, already acclaimed by local fans and sure to pave his way to wider fame.

Author Interviews

Carole King, From Co-Sine To Chart Topper

By NPR Staff
Singer-songwriter Carole King started young: She was just 15 when she founded a doo-wop group with her high school classmates. The act never took off, but King eventually became one of the biggest-selling artists of all time. She tells the story of her career so far in a new memoir, A Natural Woman.

Folk Music

Brian O'Donovan Pays Tribute to John McGann

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By Brian O'Donovan
On April 6, musician John McGann passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a wife and young daughter. He was known in the Irish, bluegrass and jazz worlds locally and abroad, and taught at Berklee.

CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW

Put the Needle on the Record: Vinyl Is Back

By WGBH News
It's not just nostalgia: LP sales were up 36 percent last year, and even college students are getting into the act. A radio engineer, a student inventor and a record-store owner talk about why they love vinyl — and play some tunes.

Jazz In Performance

The Stanley Sagov Band

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South African jazz pianist Stanley Sagov performed live in the WGBH Fraser studio with his band.

WGBH Local News

Boston Gets Hit by the Wrecking Ball

Your Voice

Sing "Born to Run" for WGBH

Pay tribute to The Boss: Sing us a verse of Born to Run and we may play it on-air.

Rock/Pop/Folk

Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock

Springsteen's SXSW Speech on NPR
Sing "Born to Run" for WGBH News
Phillip Martin after the Boston show

By Phillip Martin
An in-depth listen to the song that launched the Boss's career into stardom and established his gritty version of rock-n-roll.

JAZZ

Arni Cheatham Live at WGBH

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Celebrated jazz saxaphonist Arni Cheatham visited WGBH for a show with members of the WGBH Jazz Club.

Recorded live in the WGBH Fraser Performance Studio.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Live at WGBH: The Chieftains and The Low Anthem

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The Chieftains stopped by WGBH's Fraser Studio to share some tunes with fans and members of the WGBH Celtic Club. Joining them were Jeff White, Deanie Richardson, Alyth McCormack and the Rhode Island-based band Low Anthem.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

The Night is But a Pup!

GET TICKETS: A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn
VIDEO: The Chieftains and The Low Anthem

The Chieftains stopped by WGBH's Fraser Studio to share some tunes and meet with fans and members of the WGBH Celtic Club.

CELTIC

You Don't Have to be Irish to Enjoy Celtic Music

GET TICKETS TO A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELTIC SOJOURN

By Annie Shreffler
Brian O'Donovan, WGBH host of the weekly radio show A Celtic Sojourn, on connecting to traditional Irish music.

Celtic

A Celtic Sojourn 3/10/2012

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GET TICKETS: A St. Patrick's Day Sojourn

On this edition of the program: Cathy Jordan's new album All the Way Home (Photo by Peter Cra) as well as Hannah Reid, Sara McQuaid, Ryan McGiver and many others.

Ireland

Celebrating the Sounds of St. Patrick's Day

By Annie Shreffler
The Chieftains performed live this week in WGBH's Fraser Studio as part of their 50th anniversary world tour. And WGBH's own Brian O'Donovan hosts a live St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn event.

Concerts

60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music

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In a special rebroadcast dedicated to the memory of Davy Jones, Jones, co-host Peter Noone, and other artists perform classics from the decade of peace, love, and profound social change.

Airs this month on WGBH

Live Performances

Yanni Live at El Morro

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Join Yanni for an inspiring concert performed at the historic 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Airs this month on WGBH

Music

My Music: Superstars of 70s Soul Live

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Soul diva Patti LaBelle hosts the historic reunion of classic recording artists of the decade, including the Commodores ("Brick House"), Yvonne Elliman ("If I Can’t Have You"), Earl Young’s Trammps ("Disco Inferno"), and more.

Airs this month on WGBH

Music

Turning a Cell into a "House of God"

Bo Lozoff's Humankindess Foundation

Bo Lozoff started writing to prisoners in the 1970's and encourages them, through teaching and music, to use their sentenced time to explore their spiritual side.

Music

Lincoln Portrait: The Twists and Turns of an American Classic

READ MORE AND HEAR LINCOLN PORTRAIT ON-DEMAND

By Bob Seay and James David Jacobs
One of Aaron Copland's greatest masterpieces is a rare combination of public statement and art, and it owes its existence to some unexpected sources.

Music

Local Wins at the 2012 Grammys

By Jordan Weinstein
U.K.-born Adele grabbed the headlines but at least six of this year's Grammy winners have Boston connections. Listen to their music here.

Black History Month

Without the Great Migration, There Would Be No Motown

FORUM NETWORK: WILKERSON'S ENTIRE TALK

By WGBH News
Isabel Wilkerson talks about our musical legacy and her book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration.

Classical

On The Zander Ouster

By Jordan Weinstein
Did the New England Conservatory overreact when it fired its renowned conductor?

CNE Journal

Three Pianos: Regular Guys and Schubert

By Brian McCreath
Three friends channel the spirit of the Schubertiade at American Repertory Theater, partying with the piece of music you'd least expect.

Emily Rooney Show

Best New Music of 2011

Author Steve Almond and NPR Music's Steven Thompson offer their favorite new music of 2011.

Music

An Off-The-Beaten-Path Holiday Music Playlist

By WGBH News
With holiday festivities in full swing, we bring your our (and your) official WGBH News Off-the-Beaten-Path Holiday Playlist. Here are a few highlights....

CNE Journal

Messiah In Our Time

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By Brian McCreath
How did a two-and-a-half century-old piece of music written for Lent become an iconic Christmas tradition of our time?

Live Performances

Remembering Al Vega

To commemorate the late, great jazz pianist, we share a June 2011 recording of his trio live at WGBH's Fraser Performance Center.

GREATER BOSTON

Childsplay: The Sound Is In The Wood

FROM OUR STUDIOS: CHILDSPLAY
MORE GREATER BOSTON

By Jared Bowen
Members of the "fiddle choir" Childsplay come from many different musical backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: all of the group’s instruments were made by the same craftsman.

Music

A Scene Celebrates Itself

By WGBH News
The awards were the excuse, but the performances were the real scene at the 2011 Boston Music Awards.

99.5 Host Notes

Alisa Weilerstein Wins MacArthur Grant

Music

The Bartok Experience

By Brian McCreath
In November 2008, thanks to the Celebrity Series of Boston, we had the chance here in Boston to experience the connections between Bartók's work and its spiritual (and sometimes actual) source material in a fiery, colorful, visceral way.

A DECADE OF STORIES

After Sept. 11, Waltham Musician Plays On

SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES

By Cristina Quinn
On Sept. 11, Amy Fairchild was getting on the subway, off to work with a producer on an album she hoped would help her realize her dream of becoming a professional musician. And then the world came to a standstill.

A Celtic Sojourn

August 27: Ed Reavy

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Ed Reavy, who hails from County Cavan in Ireland, made his home in Philadelphia and spread the magic of traditional fiddling by artfully composing new tunes in the traditional style. A selection of those now well-established songs, is explored on this edition of the program.

A Celtic Sojourn

August 20: Loreena McKennitt

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"Fear no more the heat of the sun" begins William Shakespeare's classic sonnet of the same title. On this edition of the program, hear how Loreena McKennitt sets the Bard's poem to music.

A Celtic Sojourn

August 13: English Vocal Harmonies

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The use of harmony in vocals is not common or traditional in Ireland and Scotland. In England however, this marks a very distinct feature of traditional songs. Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Beggar's Velvet, the Watersons are all featured in this segment of A Celtic Sojourn.

A Celtic Sojourn

August 6: Irish Baroque

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A collection of what is essentially chamber music but yet has a distinct Irish flavor is explored on this edition of the program.

Jazz on WGBH with Steve Schwartz

August 26: Featuring Jimmy Rushing

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This program highlights the music of jazz and blues vocalist James Andrew Rushing, who was born on August 26, 1903. He worked with Count Basie's Orchestra from 1935-1948. We’ll also hear a vintage recording Rushing made for WGBH TV on May 28, 1965.

Jazz on WGBH with Steve Schwartz

August 5: Featuring Regina Carter, Charlie Haden and Abbey Lincoln

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Violinist Regina Carter, bassist Charlie Haden and vocalist Abbey Lincoln were all born on August 6th. Celebrate their contributions to jazz on the occasion of their births.

Jazz on WGBH with Eric Jackson

August 14: Spotlight on Branford Marsalis

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Saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played with Miles Davis, Sting, and his brother Wynton. We’ll listen to music from this firey improvisor as a leader playing tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone.

Jazz on WGBH with Eric Jackson

Spotlight on Rahsaan Roland Kirk 8/7/2011

A birthday tribute to the late multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk who was born on this date in 1935. Always popular in Boston with the college crowd, not only was he a multi-instrumentalist but he could play 2 or 3 instruments at the same time!

Music

Reflections In Song; Music For September 11

MAKE YOUR SUGGESTIONS

As you reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the ten years that have followed, is there a particular song or piece of music that comes to mind?

Concerts

Listen Live: Newport Jazz Festival

LISTEN LIVE
GEORGE WEIN: TAKING NEWPORT JAZZ NON-PROFIT

Together with NPR Music, WGBH is happy to be returning to the Newport Jazz Festival for a live webcast and recording Aug. 6-7, 2011.

THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW: MUSIC

Steve Mayone Plays 'Everyone's Insane'

By Luke Boelitz
Steve Mayone has been producing gorgeous songs for more than a decade. As should be clear, his influences range from the Beach Boys to the Beatles to the Band, but his tunes have a timeless quality all their own. He played live in WGBH's studios.

Mark Your Calendar

Candide at the Huntington: Tony-winner Mary Zimmerman takes on a flawed classic.

By Arthur Smith
Leonard Bernstein's problematic masterpiece bows at the Huntington.

A Celtic Sojourn

Brian O'Donovan Hosts The Lowell Folk Festival

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By Brian McCreath
Among the stellar lineup of world musicians coming up at the Lowell Folk Festival on July 30 is the Irish band Dervish. Brian O'Donovan will be hosting Dervish on the main stage at the festival and will be broadcasting live from Lowell all afternoon on July 30. If you are there, come by and say hello.

Music News

Narek Hakhnazaryan Wins Tchaikovsky Competition

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HAKHNAZARYAN ON LIVE FROM FRASER

The cellist just completed an Artist Diploma at New England Conservatory last month.

Summer

Music You Should Hear This Summer

Summer

WGBH Hosts Pick Their Favorite Summer Books And Events

By WGBH Staff
Summer is the time to travel, enjoy the outdoors, or just kick back with a great book. A cross-section of WGBH hosts recommend what to do and what to read this summer.

Music

Boston Pops Tap Own History For American Songbook Celebration

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By Jared Bowen and Bob Seay
The Boston Pops' 126th season is now underway, with a special focus on the American Songbook. That's a phrase we've all heard -- but what does it actually mean? WGBH's Jared Bowen asked the experts.

A Celtic Sojourn

May 7: Lúnasa

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Lúnasa has become one of the most sought-after bands on the international Irish music scene. The band’s inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves are steering Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory.

A Celtic Sojourn

May 28: Best Of Celtic And Guest Street Sessions

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Host Brian O'Donovan highlights excerpts from A Christmas Celtic Sojourn, St. Patrick's Day programs, and Guest Street Sessions.

American Masters

James Levine: American Maestro

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Maestro James Levine’s life and current work is the subject of this American Masters' film that captures the essence of his unparalleled musicianship and his singular teaching and performance style.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

May 29: Electric Miles Davis

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In the late 1960s Miles Davis not only electrified his trumpet but he also surrounded himself with other musicians using electronic instruments. Hear music from the latter part of Miles Davis's career.

A Celtic Sojourn

May 14: Sinead O'Connor

LISTEN

This iconic and enigmatic rocker has taken on the role of punk-folksinger, priest, social gadfly, and spiritual interpreter of traditional Irish songs.

Jazz On WGBH With Steve Schwartz

May 13: Gil Evans

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Composer, arranger, pianist, band leader Gil Evans, born May 13 1912, was there at The Birth of The Cool (Miles Davis). His collaborations with Davis are timeless. He even reworked the music of Jimi Hendrix into a jazz format.

WGBH ARCHIVES

Somerville Organist Looks Back On Work With Bob Dylan

By Bob Seay
Tuesday is Bob Dylan's 70th birthday. We delve into WGBH's archives to learn from a Somerville native what it's like to work with the legendary musician.

The Emily Rooney Show

Crosby, Nash: 'We Love Singing Together'

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By Frannie Carr
David Crosby and Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, joined WGBH's Emily Rooney to talk about their music — and what it's like to continue playing together after all these years.

History

Soundtrack for a Revolution

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By American Experience

"Even as we were thrown in jail someone would sing a song," recalls Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) in this history of the civil-rights movement and its freedom music, featuring potent performances by John Legend, the Roots, Wyclef Jean, Angie Stone, Joss Stone.

The Bach Hour

Two Masterpieces From Altenburg, Germany

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By Brian McCreath
This week's program takes you to the Schloßkirche in Altenburg to hear an instrument Bach himself performed on when it was built.

Classical Concerts

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, From Carnegie Hall

FULL PROGRAM

Join us for the next concert from the Spring for Music festival with a program featuring soprano Dawn Upshaw.
Tonight at 10pm on 99.5 All Classical

Classical Concerts

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Live From Carnegie Hall

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SPRING FOR MUSIC SCHEDULE

Jaap van Zweden leads the DSO in Steven Stucky's August 4, 1964 in a live webcast.
Tonight at 8pm on 995allclassical.org

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