WYSO’s music coverage celebrates the power of sound to connect, inspire, and tell stories. From in-depth features on local and regional musicians to live performance recordings and explorations of musical traditions, our reporting captures the diversity and depth of musical expression in Southwest Ohio and beyond. Whether it’s bluegrass, hip-hop, jazz, classical, or experimental sounds, WYSO highlights the artists, venues, and audiences that make music a vital part of our community. Through programs like Excursions, The Outside, and Kaleidoscope, we bring you new voices and timeless sounds with the storytelling and soul of public radio.
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We spend this episode with the music of Indigenous people across North America. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station. -
Check out Ruthie Herman's photos from night one of the 2026 edition of Dayton Music Fest. -
There is no stage too small for Los Tigres del Norte, yet none can contain its impact. For over 60 years, the Mexican norteño band has collected the stories of Latino people and spun them into song. -
Christian McBride and John Clayton celebrate the centennial of their mentor, the legendary bassist Ray Brown, with stories and music. -
Local musicians are encouraged to apply to participate in the 2027 Dayton Battle of the Bands at the Brightside in downtown Dayton. -
NPR HealthLi won a Pulitzer for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons. In her new novel, Music Against the Night, she writes about two young prodigies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. -
Wolf's latest album emerged from a period of major personal change, including a breakup and getting sober. -
Laufey sees libraries as an important third space at a time when younger generations are yearning for something that feels physical and nostalgic. -
The documentary "Smooth World" explores the world of smooth jazz: its waning popularity, the remaining stars, its aging but passionate fanbase, and those trying to move the genre forward.
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New music from Iconic Fugues, Star Moles and Baby Wave handpicked by WYSO and Novaphonic assistant music director Evan Miller. -
Behind the Desk, Draco Rosa creates shimmering, electric guitar-driven ruminations on life and love. -
October 3 and 4 marked the 2026 outing for Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience. The Five Rivers MetroParks event combines the best of outdoor activity with music, food and more at Eastwood MetroPark.
