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6 days ago | kios.org | Nate Chinen

Al Foster, whose superbly alert and flexible drumming formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years, propelling bands led by Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and many others, died on Wednesday in his New York City apartment. He was 82. Bonnie Rose Steinberg, his partner of more than 47 years, confirmed his death to NPR Music. She said Foster died from a serious illness.

6 days ago | kios.org | Greg Echlin

The college baseball seasons ended for the University of Nebraska and Creighton programs yesterday (SUN). Oklahoma built a 10-0 lead after four innings and pounded the Huskers, 17-1. Creighton won an elimination game in the afternoon against North Dakota State, 11-10. But in the evening, the Arkansas Razorbacks on their home field ousted the Bluejays, 8-3. It marked the final game for Bluejays coach Ed Servais (service) who previously announced his retirement after this season.

2 weeks ago | kios.org | Courtney Bierman

Maggie Wood is executive director of the nonprofit, arthouse cinema Film Streams. This year, Film Streams is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Dundee Theater with the⁠ Dundee Hundee series⁠. The yearlong program includes 10 films, one for each decade of the theater’s history. The next screening is at 7 p.m. this Saturday, May 24, featuring the 1948 Technicolor film ⁠“The Red Shoes.”⁠Maggie Wood was born and raised in Bloomington–Normal, Illinois.

3 weeks ago | kios.org | Courtney Bierman

For Mother’s Day, today's episode features pediatrician Arlana Phillips, mother of host Michael Griffin. She attended medical school at the University of Kansas and completed her residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has been practicing at Charles Drew Health Center for over 20 years. Charles Drew Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center, meaning they serve at-risk community members that are frequently uninsured.

1 month ago | kios.org | Courtney Bierman

Hana Baba is creator of the new audio series ⁠“Folktales From Sudan.”⁠ The series is a passion project inspired by the stories Baba grew up hearing when visiting relatives in Sudan. Each episode is a single story narrated by Baba with music and sound effects. Baba says the series marks the first time the tales have been recorded in English. “Folktales From Sudan” premiered in March and is now available wherever you get your podcasts.