Jazz music.

  • Crossroads / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna.

    Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers and includes commentaries and reviews by established critics, artists, and writers.|CROSSROADS : / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna – Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent…

  • Night journey : interview with Spike Lee / produced and interviewed by James Graves.

    Spike Lee talks about his new movie, Mo’ Better Blues. He describes the influence of his father and his childhood exposure to jazz, on the making of his film. Other topics covered include the movies Bird and Round Midnight, and musical groups 2 Live Crew and Public Enemy. He also critiques the Arsenio Hall Show.|INTERVIEW…

  • The White eagles : the Willie Colon Orchestra / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at The White Eagles, a famed Mardi Gras Indian group performing four traditional songs: Downtown, Mardi Gras Morning, Liza Jane, and Indian Red. Secondly, the…

  • Exuma : Sugar Minot / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo square area of New orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at Exuma, who calls himself “The Obeah Man,” a phrase associated with West African and Caribbean relgions, and is tied to magic. He performs: Bam…

  • Willie T. : Hugh Masakela / produced by WGBH and WPFW.

    Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at local New Orleans R & B legend Willie T., who exemplifies the best of the New Orleans jazz scene. He plays: All Tied Up,…

  • New Orleans, 92! / hosted by Delfeayo Marsalis ; produced by WGBH Radio.

    Four one hour programs which present samples of live performances including: New Orleans contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, zydeco, gospel, brass bands, Cajun and Afro-Caribbean music. Includes short features on the unique cultures of New Orleans, such as music, food, customs, dialects and traditions.

  • Jazztown / narrated by Ellis Marsalis ; produced by Steve Pierce.

    Series which explores the contemporary New Orleans jazz scene; from avant-garde to more traditional, and the tensions which change cause. Each program contains interviews and about 50 minutes of music. |r.1. Dirty Dozen Brass Band (59 min.) — r.2. Chester Zardis and Placide Adams band (59 min) — r.3. Alvin Batiste (59 min.) — r/4/…

  • Wilber Force and Luther Thomas / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna and Judi Moore Smith.

    Performance documentary featuring Wilber Force and Luther Thomas. The Wilber Force quartet featuring a bass, French horn vibraphone and percussion in a blues format. The Luther Thomas quintet features energetic jazz, and is lead by alto saxophonist Luther Thomas.|WILBER FORCE AND LUTHER THOMAS / produced by Elisabeth Perez Luna and Judi Moore Smith. SERIES: At…

  • Skyline and Trapezoid / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna and Judi Moore Smith.

    Performance documentary featuring Skyline and Trapezoid. Skyline is an innovative bluegrass group, featuring,Tony Trishka on the banjo. Trapezoid is a West Virginian folk music quartet featuring both traditional and contemporary compositions.|SKYLINE AND TRAPEZOID / produced by Elisabeth Perez Luna and Judi Moore Smith. SERIES: At the Bride| no. 7 Performance documentary featuring Skyline and Trapezoid.…

  • Crossroads / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna.

    Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers and includes commentaries and reviews by established critics, artists and writers.|CROSSROADS / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna. – Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers…