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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ObituariesThe expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family. -
The Life of a Showgirl isn't just a streaming success — it has moved a massive number of vinyl LPs. How massive? Let's do some math. -
Uno de los géneros más escuchados en las Américas, los fotógrafos Karla Gachet e Iván Kashinsky documentan la cumbia en Colombia, México, Ecuador, Perú, Argentina y Estados Unidos. -
Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia music in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.
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The organization educates, trains and prepares Black musicians from across the country for the classical music world.
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast 'Our Common Nature' from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.
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Fans of "La traviata," "Aida," and "Otello" creator Giuseppe Verdi met at his statue in New York City Friday to mark 212 years since his birth.
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Musician Khalid tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about his new album, "after the sun goes down," and about being outed last year.
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Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre tells the story of how Chilean puppet show 31 Minutos became an international sensation after their Tiny Desk performance.
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Decades of metamorphosis and drag performer Joey Arias is far from his final form. -
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rhett Miller about his new album "A lifetime of riding by night" and having vocal chord surgery just after recording.
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Nashville singer-songwriter Madi Diaz is out with her new album. Fatal Optimist an introspective album that is her most stripped down, acoustic record to date.
