D.C. jazz pianist and Washington Women in Jazz Festival founder Amy K. Bormet waxes poetic on Shirley Horn and explains why she sometimes hides her skills as a vocalist. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or click here for the full episode.

Bassist and Black Folks Don't Swim? bandleader Clarissa Corey-Bey explains why Mary Mary, Earth Wind and Fire and The Internet offer endless inspiration. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or click here for full episode.

Allthebestkids frontman Cody Valentine talks about mental health, his most influential rappers and Pink Floyd. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or click here for the full episode.

D.C. vocalist Jenna Camille talks '90s R&B and explains why she doesn't shy away from daring Prince songs. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or click here for the full episode.

Maryland experimental musician and multi-instrumentalist Corey Thuro discusses Henry Flynt, music from Maryanne Amacher and the importance of nature. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or click here for the full episode.

Mina Karimi, lead vocalist of D.C. shoegaze outfit Distant Creatures, tells us what she is drawn to music about heartache, how she can relate to Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star and what it feels like to perform as a soloist. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 FM Radio or Arlington or listen on Mixcloud.

Jazz, gospel and R&B vocalist Shacara Rogers chats about TLC, Gretchen Parlato and Nina Simone. Catch the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or listen on Mixcloud.

In this episode, we chatted with Don Michael Mendoza, co-founder of La Ti Do Productions and cabaret singer extraordinaire, about why Nat King Cole and old-school Madonna made his Top 5 song list. Check out the show on WERA 96.7 Radio Arlington or listen on Mixcloud.