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- Their Time Is Now: Terri Lyne Carrington celebrates the centennial of two trailblazing women behind Jazz and Rock & RollOn the latest episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture, NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY-winning recording artist Terri Lyne Carrington joins host Angélika Beener to spotlight two under-acknowledged figures in their centennial year: trombonist, arranger and trailblazing trombonist Melba Liston, and Rock & Roll progenitor, Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.2 min
- Still Ahead: A conversation with Keyon Harrold and Easy Mo Bee on 100 years of Miles DavisOn the next special edition episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture podcast, host Angélika Beener commemorates 100 years of Miles Davis with two masters of their craft whose work helped carry Davis’s legacy across generations — award-winning trumpeter and composer and the sound behind the Miles Davis biopic, Miles Ahead Keyon Harrold, and legendary hip-hop producer Easy Mo Bee, the architect behind Davis's final album.48 min
- The 60th Anniversary of 'Speak No Evil', the 1966 masterpiece by Wayne Shorter | Episode Guest Trumpeter Jeremy PeltCelebration the 60th anniversary of Speak No Evil, the 1966 masterpiece by Wayne Shorter that stands as one of the defining works of post-bop music. Guest Jeremy Pelt joins the conversation to talk about this classic and his brand new album.1 hr 2 min
- At the Musical Helm: Nat Adderley Jr. Steps ForwardOn this episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture, host Angélika Beener sits down with pianist, composer, and producer Nat Adderley Jr.1 hr 11 min
- MILESTONES: Celebrating the Culture Podcast Returns with Season Four Debut Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the MLK HolidayThe push for a federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday began almost immediately after Dr. King’s assassination in April 1968, when the late Representative John Conyers introduced the first motion to make King’s birthday a federal holiday. Yet it would take another 11 years for the proposal to reach the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote in 1979. When the bill fell just five votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass, it was music that helped galvanize the nation.59 min
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- ‘They were not afraid to be original’: Acclaimed guitarist Isaiah Sharkey on 50 years of Steely Dan's ‘Pretzel Logic’ and the intersectionsIn the world of music, few names resonate quite like that of Steely Dan. Often cited by critics as one of their finest works, Pretzel Logic — their third album — marks a significant evolution in their musical journey. In honor of its 50th anniversary, on this episode of Milestones we delve into the landmark album with GRAMMY winning guitarist Isaiah Sharkey, whose admiration for Steely Dan runs deep.1 hr 19 min
- Celebrating 'The Sidewinder': Jeremy Pelt reflects on Lee Morgan's 1964 hitLee Morgan's The Sidewinder is 601 hr 17 min
- 'We have to be responsible for creating these historic moments for ourselves': The family of Max Roach discusses their iconic dad during cenThe family of Max Roach discusses their iconic dad during centennial year1 hr 23 min
- Lifetime of Jazz: A Conversation With Bertha Hope BookerPianist, composer, educator and advocate Bertha Hope-Booker, joins us to discuss her fascinating musical journey -- including her recording career and her legacy and preservation work. With a career spanning over six decades, we take a deep dive into the early years that brought her from Los Angeles to New York City, the keys to developing her own sound, the best advice she received from Philly Joe Jones and Johnny Griffin, and her thoughts on being an inspiration to women in jazz.1 hr 31 min
About MILESTONES: Celebrating the Culture
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“I’ve found you’ve got to look back at the old things and see them in a new light.”— John ColtraneWith candor, soul, and just the right dose of nerdiness, host Angélika Beener along with special…
guests celebrate landmark moments for the culture through deep dive conversational retrospectives of music, artists, authors and more.Angélika recorded her first interview in 1988 while still in elementary school. Her interview subjects were her loving grandparents who happily engaged her as she delved into their rich stories. Since then, Angélika has taken her predilection for history, culture, heritage, and the arts, and synthesized these passions in all areas of her work as a DJ, producer, director, and award-winning journalist. Celebrate culture today by listening to MILESTONES today on your favorite podcasting app!Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.