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In a celebration of Betty Carter’s birthday on May 16, WBGO hosts, staff and friends, including noted singers and instrumentalists, recommend their favorite tracks by the influential vocalist and bandleader.
WBGO’s Monifa Brown talks with percussionist and bandleader (and fellow WBGO host) Bobby Sanabria about his new album ‘Vox Humana’ featuring his big band with three vocalists.
Born of Ukrainian Jewish and African-American descent in Brooklyn, NY, Monifa Brown's (formerly Carson, happily married and the proud mother of a wonderful son – who can be heard in some of Brown’s WBGO show promos) affinity for music began at an early age. "I am blessed that my parents were determined to expose me to the arts and jazz in particular. They would take me with them everywhere. The first time an irrepressible mark was made was when they took me to hear Miles Davis. His presence and sound were mesmerizing. Miles was magical and I was instantly hooked."
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.
In celebration of Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday on April 25, WBGO hosts and staff recommend their favorite cuts by the legendary vocalist.