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Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

In 1960, Janis was selected as the first musician to tour the then-USSR as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the U.S. State Department.

WFMTMarch 4, 2020

Playlist: 14 Marching Band Videos You Have to See to Believe

Hannah EdgarMarch 4, 2020

Playlist: Listening to the ‘L’, CTA-Centric Music from Classical to Hip-Hop

Associated PressMarch 4, 2020

Arrival of new virus sparks songs across Latin America

WFMT Joins Forces with Cedille to Share Stream of Emerging Artist Competition

WFMTNovember 19, 2021

The first such event in Cedille's history, the competition is being held in honor of the label's 30th anniversary. The first place artist will get to create a record that will be produced and released by Cedille.

Watch | J’Nai Bridges, Shawn Okpebholo Join WFMT for Bach to School Virtual Assembly

Keegan MorrisNovember 15, 2021

For this WFMT Bach to School Virtual Assembly, WFMT's George Preston welcomed mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and composer Shawn Okpebholo to discuss J’Nai’s stunning Habanera from Carmen and Shawn’s composition "Oh Glory."

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