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Recorded expressly for Folkstage, hear songs performed during a recent visit from Nolan Almeida and Raye Zaragoza who play Peter Pan and Tiger Lily in the new adaptation of Peter Pan by playwright Larissa FastHorse. Plus, samples from past shows presenting Chicago’s vibrant, folky, musical theatre scene.
A live solo performance by Kitty Donohoe, whose repertoire is steeped in Irish Heritage and rich with stories of exceptional women.
The charismatic Rose Baldino’s Burning Bridget Cleary quartet delivers crackerjack fiddle work and tightly woven harmonies in a live performance at WFMT from 2014.
A passionate artist, songwriter, guitarist and fiery fiddler, Joe Crookston performs his brave and distinctive songs at St. Tim’s Coffeehouse at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Skokie.
A month of exciting programming to mark and honor Women’s History Month on WFMT.
Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.
Follow live on Sunday, February 4, as music’s biggest awards are given out!
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
The luminous score—composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels—incorporates distinctive West African traditions with traditional opera instrumentation.
Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!
A hearty stew of November songs and a potpourri of recent releases.
“I have so much pouring out of me that I would like to share before I can’t share it anymore. It seems the more years I’ve been given, the more I need.”
As leaves change from green to gold and red, we are inspired to harvest some songs for the autumn season!
Hear from Hispanic artists, writers, activists, and more from Chicago and beyond.
The dynamic ensemble performs works by Haydn, Bach, and Shostakovich as well as their crowd-pleasing arrangements of folk music.
For more than 60 years, the “First Lady of Children’s Folk Music” has used music to inspire and teach children around the world.
Ryan Opera Center Members mezzo-soprano Katherine DeYoung and pianist Chris Reynolds are joined by Lyric Opera of Chicago violinist John Macfarlane and Ryan Opera Center’s Music Director, pianist Craig Terry, in an eclectic program of music by Richard Wagner, Vasyl Barvinsky, Stella Jang, and Marta Keen.
From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Tommy Prine never set out to be a singer-songwriter, but it proved to be a “saving grace” after losing his father, John Prine.
“I simply write the songs about where I am and where I’m from,” Lightfoot once said. “I take situations and write poems about them.”
Says James Taylor, an attendee of the event (and a former partner): “Joni is a national treasure.”
This year’s Grammys, the 65th annual ceremony, takes place on Sunday, February 5.
Humble. Thoughtful. Legendary. After more than 70 years, Mavis Staples’ career is greater than any single word.
As we reflect on the year gone by, WFMT salutes the contributions of members of the arts community who died this past year.
The Recording Academy announced its 2023 Grammy nominations on November 15, 2022.