A Mother's Words

Zarina Mullan Plath translates the emotional experience of childbirth and motherhood into moving poetry.

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Make No Little Plans

The town of Sullivan may be the home of the biggest little theatre in the country.

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Made in Japan

Few people are likely to see connections between the cultures of Japan and Africa. But for Japanese-born bass player Tatsu Aoki melding traditional Japanese music with jazz just comes naturally.

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Stardust Melodies

It began in 1978 as a rehearsal band on Chicago's North Side. More than 25 years later, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra is an ensemble of international stature.

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Hot Jazz, Cool Breeze

JazzFest Heritage Music Weekend is the pride of Chicago's South Side and the only black-run music festival in the country. With Lake Michigan on one side and the landmark South Shore Cultural Center on the other, there may not be a more perfect setting for a concert.

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Breath of Fresh Air

As one of the few female band leaders around, jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell has big responsibilities to shoulder. She carries it off splendidly.

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