We’re pulling a Janus here on the first day of the NEPM Fall Fund Drive, looking forward and backwards in music and language.

We start with a new show at the very new iron horse for Kimaya Diggs, who’s been racking up some amazing concert slots as of late. We’ll have an extra special Live Music Wednesday and hear about the magic of creating from the musician herself, and get a sneak peek of some of the exclusive tunes she's incorporating into her upcoming concert this Friday, Sept. 20. 

Follow that with the work of our in-house living legend, jazz bassist and historian Avery Sharpe, who’ll perform his work based on the life and work of Sojourner Truth tomorrow night as part of the Beyond the Frames series at Mechanics Hall in Worcester; which granted is *not* in the four counties of western Massachusetts. But Avery lives, teaches, and hosts "Jazz a La Mode" right here with us and Sojourner herself lived in Florence for almost a decade. So we make a small exception to hear about his wealth of inspirations, the impressive ensemble of musicians that will join him, and more that you can expect from just a little drive east

And word nerd Emily Brewster, senior Editor at Merriam Webster wants to know if you’re feeling good or feeling well, and what truly differentiates the two.