Austin, get ready for the most electrifying jazz celebration of the year! The Women in Jazz Association, Inc. proudly presents the 3rd Annual Women in Jazz Festival, happening Saturday, August 30, ...

Oral historian Veronica Johnson discusses the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project. Oral historian Veronica Johnson has partnered with the Detroit Sound Conservancy to create the Detroit Women ...

In this Destination Detroit-themed episode, hear about Detroit PBS’ efforts to share Southeast Michigan’s rich history ahead of America250; learn about an oral history project that’s preserving the ...

The late composer, musician and bandleader Duke Ellington once said, ''I contend that the Negro is the creative voice of America, IS creative America, and it was a happy day when the first unhappy ...

Headline - Freda Payne....Hit song includes "Band of Gold" Freda Payne is a Detroit Native who never realized her talents until the early age of twelve. She was singing on local tv shows and in ...