Katie Simon

Nov 11, 2024 | wbgo.org | Doug Doyle |Christian McBride |Katie Simon

Legendary alto saxophonist, composer, NEA Jazz Master, and Blue Note legend Lou Donaldson passed away on Saturday at the age of 98. His family announced his death. Donaldson was born in North Carolina on November 1, 1926. His mother knew early on that he would be a talented musician. Lou's early style was deeply influenced by Charlie Parker, though he soon developed his own distinctive soulful and bluesy sound on the alto saxophone.

Aug 25, 2023 | npr.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Rachel White |Katie Simon

Chris Anderson interviews Stewart Brand (right) at TED2017.

Feb 2, 2023 | npr.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Rachel White |Katie Monteleone |Katie Simon

MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history.