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Bright Moments The Bright Moments Podcast, hosted by WBGO's Jamara Wakefield and features NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk, is a storytelling project exploring the experiences and impact of people who have changed WBGO, Newark Public Radio, and the world of jazz.We highlight Dorthaan Kirk's role in the beginnings of WBGO, Newark Public Radio. Learn about her commitment to jazz musicians as a curator and community organizer.
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The Bright Moments Podcast, hosted by WBGO's Jamara Wakefield and features NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk, is a storytelling project exploring the experiences and impact of people who have changed WBGO, Newark Public Radio, and the world of jazz.We highlight Dorthaan Kirk's role in the beginnings of WBGO, Newark Public Radio. Learn about her commitment to jazz musicians as a curator and community organizer.

Most Recent Episodes

Dorthaan Kirk on the Legacy of WBGO's Record Fair

Join NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk, as we explore The Record Fair's history. Discover its impact on vinyl collectors, jazz lovers, and upcoming artists, including performances by legends like Roy Hargrove.

Bright Moments Podcast: Dorthaan Kirk takes us to her 1987 Classical Jazz at Lincoln Center Series

Join Dorthaan Kirk on the Bright Moments podcast as she shares memories from 1987, exploring the humble beginnings of Jazz at Lincoln Center and its impact on New York City's jazz scene.

Bright Moments Podcast: Dorthaan Kirk takes us to her 1987 Classical Jazz at Lincoln Center Series

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Jazz Sanctuaries: The inaugural episode of the Bright Moments podcast

In the first episode of the 'Bright Moments' podcast, Dorthaan Kirk, a renowned figure in jazz circles, takes us on a journey to a significant moment captured in a photograph at the home of Amiri and Amina Baraka.

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