Jazz Archive

Public Radio Music Day 2022 Celebrated the Power of the Local Scene

noncomMUSIC AllianceNovember 4, 2022Classical, Community, Curation, Discovery, Jazz, Performance, Preservation, Triple A

In its third year, the national event focused on the incredible work of noncommercial stations in supporting their local communities and musicians.

Session in Place: How These Local Stations Kept Live Music Alive

noncomMUSIC AllianceNovember 10, 2021Classical, Community, Jazz, Performance, Preservation, Triple A

KUTX, WXXI, WXPR, and WUWF – public radio stations across genres and in different parts of the country – explored bold, new ways to showcase live music throughout 2020 and 2021.

Public radio music making Carolina audiences take note

noncomMUSIC AllianceNovember 4, 2021Community, Discovery, Jazz, Performance, Testimonial

NoteWorthy concerts pair gifted Black and brown artists from Charlotte’s music scene with classically trained musicians. The partnership looks to increase the number of cross-genre collaborations for Charlotte’s music scene while encouraging a more inclusive audience.

Music to Our Ears: Music Industry Reflections on Public Radio Music

noncomMUSIC AllianceJuly 6, 2020Classical, Community, Jazz, Triple A

Artists, label execs, and radio promoters shared their heartwarming tributes and appreciation in celebration of the first-ever Public Radio Music Day.

A Meaningful, Vital Tribute on the first Public Radio Music Day

noncomMUSIC AllianceJune 4, 2020Classical, Community, Jazz, Triple A

While stations had to rework plans in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s tribute ultimately had a deeper meaning for stations, DJs, artists, and listeners across the country.

Singing Creates Community and Harmony in Philadelphia

noncomMUSIC AllianceNovember 18, 2019Classical, Community, Jazz

WRTI and John Conahan prepare for their second annual Silent Night Sing-In, a community-wide, interactive holiday performance in Philadelphia.

WWOZ: A Cultural Hub for the City of New Orleans and its Artists

noncomMUSIC AllianceJanuary 2, 2019Jazz, Performance

WWOZ public radio believes New Orleans is something to be cherished, and is a guardian of groove by putting artists first.

Making Live Musical Performance Available On Stage, On Air, and Online

Anne StandleyJune 21, 2018Classical, Jazz, Performance, Testimonial, Triple A

Noncommercial public radio stations give valuable exposure to local musicians and greater access to listeners seeking live musical performance.

America’s Jazz Heritage Growing & Evolving on Public Radio

noncomMUSIC AllianceJune 14, 2018Jazz, Preservation, Testimonial

From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, the full range of America’s jazz heritage is drawing big audiences and giving the format a place to grow and transform.

KNKX’s School of Jazz Fosters Emerging Young Musicians

noncomMUSIC AllianceMay 9, 2018Jazz, Preservation

School of Jazz gives high school students visibility and mentorship while strengthening the future of America’s most treasured musical heritage.