Joseph V. Labolito
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As the beloved jazz host partially retires from broadcasting on WRTI—his last weeknight shift is on Thursday, June 30th—musicians and listeners celebrate his career and contributions to jazz.
WRTI Top Stories
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Vijay Gupta was a 19-year-old violin prodigy when he joined the LA Philharmonic. Now he runs Street Symphony, an organization bringing music to clinics, jails and homeless shelters on Skid Row. -
Gary Bartz shares stories from his sixty-plus-year career, covering everything from bebop to hip-hop. Hear a heartfelt conversation between the legendary saxophonist and host Christian McBride.
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Join us on Sunday, June 26th at 1 PM on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, June 27th at 7 PM on WRTI HD-2 when our Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert series brings you a performance from the Orchestra’s 2021/2022 season, recorded live in April of 2022.
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Join us to celebrate Pride Month on Saturday, June 25th from 8 AM to 1 PM on WRTI 90.1, on the WRTI mobile app, and on your favorite smart speaker.
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Juneteenth, now a federal holiday on June 19th commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of Black Americans, is also a celebration of Black culture. Join us to hear the perfect mix of classical music and jazz for the occasion.
Featured Programs
SUNDAY, 3 to 4 PM
Saturday, 9 PM to midnight
WRTI Video Spotlight
Watch harpist and ASTRAL laureate Emily Levin perform Marcel Grandjany's The Colorado Trail, a piece that showcases the richness of the harp.
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