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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

The Chicago born and based Lewis was revered in jazz circles for hits like “The In Crowd” and “Hang on Sloopy.” He earned three Grammys and seven gold records.

Angelica LasalaJune 5, 2017

Hear Music by Chiquinha Gonzaga, the Brazilian Composer Who Was 100 Years Ahead of Her Time

Daniel GoldbergJune 1, 2017

Playlist: 3 Latino “Mozarts” Classical Music Lovers Should Know

Stephen RaskauskasMay 31, 2017

This Is What Your Favorite Composers Would Look Like if They Actually Cracked a Smile…

Shed Your Stage Fright With These 3 Warm-up Tips From Violinist Ray Chen

Michael San GabinoDecember 6, 2019

While building a successful career as a musician, (and amassing a mighty social media following), rising violinist Ray Chen has had to stay sharp. And while visiting Chicago for a series of performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chen showed WFMT audiences that being stage-ready is as easy as 1,2,3!

The Diva Gets Her Way: Larry Johnson Recalls a Signature Jessye Norman Recital

Larry JohnsonDecember 5, 2019

On a sweltering summer evening in the early 1990s, Jessye Norman visited the Chicago area for an intimate recital at Ravinia. Host Larry Johnson recalls the singular concert experience.

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