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Jane Catherine Howells, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Georgetown University Hospital. She was born November 28,1939, in Bootle, England, to George and Catherine

Detroit native and musician Brandon Williams closed out Black Music Month with CBS News Detroit.

Wright, who was recovering from severe injuries following a hit-and-run in late December, died just before midnight on Tuesday.

Two bands remember Miles Davis on newly released ensemble recordings.

Nowadays, it takes a special group of musicians to get a crowd of over 2,000 people on their feet, screaming and cheering song after song… without uttering a single lyric. Yet Snarky Puppy—the self-proclaimed Texas-bred, New York-based, sort-of-jazz, sort-of-not quasi-collective—did exactly that during their March 31 performance at the Riviera Theatre. The band’s Chicago show...

WBGO’s Monifa Brown talks with drummer and bandleader Vince Wilburn, Jr. about the new album from M.E.B., ‘That You Not Dare to Forget,’ and the outsized influence of his uncle, Miles Davis.

For the first time, Princeton spent over $100 million with diverse-owned firms in fiscal year 2022.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with Michael League—bassist, composer and founder of the popular large ensemble Snarky Puppy—about the band's latest album, influences and endeavors.

Sampling has always been part of the Hip Hop origin story, whether it’s considered borrowing, stealing, or tribute. While early out-of-touch criticism pointed to a lack of creativity, those involved have always argued that sampling records was an act of respect to the artist who came before them. Either way, sampling itself is an art […]

Hay earned 36% of the votes during municipal elections two weeks ago, trailing behind McCray’s 42%. Both men have experience serving District 2.