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Man in patterned black and white shirt and white hat plays guitar and sings onstage

In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy

Guy’s new album features Peter Frampton and the Eagles’ Joe Walsh and arrives a few months after the blues legend appeared in Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed film Sinners.

two young people in historic dress perform a traditional dance on a sunny day

Associated PressFebruary 20, 2024

Once banned by communists, Poland’s stately 18th century dance garners UNESCO honors

WFMTFebruary 19, 2024

WFMT Programming and Hosting News

Studio portrait of Samuel Vargas wearing a heart necklace and a satin and lace black shirt

Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2024

75th Annual Elgin Symphony Orchestra Season Announced

Thanksgiving feast spread with lots of side dishes

8 Musical Side Dishes

Katherine BuzardNovember 26, 2024

Equally satisfying as the main course, these shorter works can round out your musical diet with different textures, flavors, and colors.

Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2024: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more

Keegan MorrisNovember 25, 2024

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with a wide range of merriment.

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10 Operas by Black Composers You Should Know

Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2024

Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.

Mozart Made Mini in New “Matchbox” Magic Flute by Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

Keegan MorrisFebruary 10, 2024

"It's sort of maximalist in a tiny little space," describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024

The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the BSO. He served as the first music director of Ravinia from 1964 to 1968.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff