Author: Emily Morrow
As we reflect on this year, it’s hard to believe the rollercoaster ride we’ve taken together. It’s been a time of great change and non-stop news. Federal funding has been eliminated, and public media stations across the country have been left to move forward on their own. This is the greatest challenge we’ve ever faced. […]
WICN Public Radio hosts our annual Holiday Jazz Jam on Friday, December 12th, from 3:30-5:30 PM. This year, the concert will take place live in WICN’s Studio 50 Recording Studio and Performance Space and will also be simulcast on 90.5 FM and www.wicn.org. Holiday Jazz Jam is a holiday-themed celebration that will be curated by […]
Mildred Bailey, often called the “Queen of Swing,” was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s. Known for her light soprano voice, clear articulation, and jazz phrasing, Bailey was one of the first nonblack performers to become a skilled jazz singer. Bailey was born in 1907 on a farm in rural Washington but grew […]
As WICN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, and recognizes Brazilian Independence Day on September 7th, we honor Flora Purim. Often called “The Queen of Brazilian Jazz,” Purim is a complete singer who comfortably performs many types of American and Latin music. Coming of age in Rio de Janeiro, […]
As you may know, public media stations across the country have recently been hit by significant federal funding cuts. For WICN Public Radio, this means a loss of 18% which is $99,400 each year that we will have to fill. Since 1968, WICN has been a vital voice for arts and culture in Central Massachusetts, connecting […]
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Once a month WICN Public Radio hosts a concert focused on Emerging Artists from across the jazz landscape with two hours of fresh Jazz+ music. These live performances can be found in a myriad of shows. From The Blend to Colors of Jazz to Bluegrass Junction, and more. We will feature music from emerging artists […]
WICN Hosts: 2024 Best-Of Lists Tom Nutile’s Top 12: As a lifelong reader of jazz magazines, who notes with interest their top ten lists, their five-star reviews, and who pays attention to the JazzWeek charts when planning my weekly Standard Time show on WICN, I have come to realize that all these lists mean… very […]
Brown Bag Fall 2024 Concert Series Wednesdays at Noon, November 13th, 20th, December 4th & 11th Free Admission Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608 Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and streaming at wicn.org For over 35 years, Mechanics Hall and WICN have been proud to provide quality live performances free to […]
Mark Lynch the host of WICN’s Inquiry had the opportunity to sit down and speak with several hosts and other members of WICN. If you missed hearing these interviews you can check them out below. We talk with WICN’s former General Manager of WICN: BRIAN BARLOW about his long and important history with the […]