STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Smithsonian curator will lead a free evening exploring the contributions of Black female artists to American jazz history on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at The Carpenter’s ...

Known as the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald popularised "scat singing" where she used her voice to sound like a ...

Before touching her lips to her trumpet mouthpiece and leaning into the opening notes of “Billie’s Bounce” by jazz legend Charlie Parker, Allie Molin issued an apology. It’s allergy season, she said, ...

It's Women's History Month and we are focusing on women jazz artists. We're playing albums where women are leading the date or are featured prominently.

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today. From smooth and sultry vocals to bold, ...

For activists, maintaining momentum in the fight for social change sometimes leads to downplaying the victories they’ve attained. Acknowledging progress can feel like permission to ease up on the ...