Josephine Baker leading the way for black American musicians fleeing Jim Crow for Europe.

A few comments on the effectiveness of music on the brain, and then a lot of excellent brain soothing music.

Music of the sublime and interesting tidbits on Canada geese.

A look at the genius of French composer Claude Debussy.

A selection of musical, literary and historical renegades throughout history with music and poetry to accompany their stories.

In honor of her 80th birthday, a look at Joni Mitchell’s masterpiece (one of them) Blue.

Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi for openers on our way into a glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.

A look back at the genius of arranger and composer Gil Evans.

A jazz sampler from the high water mark of post war jazz.

Music to warm your heart while leaves flutter by.

A wide range of artists and their music for an autumn day.