Triad native's new album recognized as best of 2023 by 'The Guardian'
British daily newspaper The Guardian recently published its list of the best albums of 2023 so far.
Arts & Music
Eastern Music Festival set to begin its 62nd season
Next month the nationally recognized Eastern Music Festival and summer e
UNCG alumna Rhiannon Giddens awarded Pulitzer Prize in Music
Rhiannon Giddens, who studied music as a graduate student at UNC Greensboro, will receive the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Music for the opera “Omar,” which she co-wrote with Michael Abels.
Greensboro record company will release boleros album by local duo
Greensboro-based record label, SideHustle Records, owned by producer Cha
UNC School of the Arts names new symphony orchestra director
After being led by invited guest conductors and faculty members, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra has a new music director with deep r
Jazz innovator Wayne Shorter: a look back at his philosophies on music and life
In this interview from WFDD's archives, jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter reflects on his career, and shares his philosophies on life and music.
UNCSA receives over $2 million for Posse Arts Scholarships
The UNC School of the Arts has received a gift of over $2 million to expand its Posse Arts Scholarship Program. The pledge comes from the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust.
Sonny Rollins biographer to speak at Bookmarks in Winston-Salem
A conversation between Sonny Rollins biographer Aidan Levy and WFDD's David Ford.
High Point's Cohab Space was home to Ziggy's concerts. Now, music will be scaled back as focus turns to nonprofits.
A southwest High Point event and creative venue called Cohab Space is expanding its mission with more nonprofit involvement.
MerleFest to celebrate two milestones in 2023 with 'traditional plus' music
MerleFest organizers have announced their schedule for this year’s festival in Wilkes County with music