KPR jazz host host, David Basse, returns to the Sunflower Music Festival in Topeka on June 19 for Jazz Night, highlighting the works of Black female composers alongside pianist Angela Ward and vocalist Angela Hagenbach.

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Sunflower Music Festival returns for nine nights of music

June 2, 2023

Orchestra, chamber ensembles and jazz music will grace the White Concert Hall stage in mid-June at Washburn University.

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KPR Invites Listeners to the Historic Kansas City Jazz Scene with New Program

June 1, 2023

Kansas Public Radio is proud to present a new collaboration with Kansas City jazz venue, the Green Lady Lounge, to offer listeners a new, unique way to experience the rich tradition of Kansas City jazz, starting July 1.

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Kansas City's jazz community mourns the sudden loss of performer Ronald McFadden | KCUR 89.3

March 2, 2023

McFadden, was one-half of the internationally known McFadden Brothers. He died, passed unexpectedly after a performance with his brother Lonnie McFadden at the Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City.

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