Music

Kristiane Bryant is challenging the incumbent district attorney for Wyandotte County in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election, hurdles await the new superintendent of Hickman Mills schools, and 25 artists collaborate on a new album to support Kansas City tenants in need.

A Trump administration policy could force international students home if their American schools go online-only, remembering the life of a local Black political powerhouse, and Kansas City's resident jazz master discusses how COVID-19 turned his touring plans upside down.

When local musicians faced canceled gigs and concerts this year, a newly-founded non-profit stepped up to help and get their creative juices flowing.

Aaram Salam has two primary interests: piano, and Alzheimer's disease. At only 15, he's dedicated himself to combining the passions by playing recitals at nursing homes.

Kansas City, Missouri, mayor explains his plan to reopen the city, Kansas Labor Secretary on backlog of unemployment claims, how to get a proper night's sleep during COVID-19, and a musical bonding while staying at home.

A new jazz album is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Lied Center of Kansas by honoring the Kansas Jayhawks.

The impact of COVID-19 on state parks, how local businesses are increasing their digital presence, and details on a new jazz album inspired by KU basketball greats.

KCUR listeners get busy, creative and publicly minded under stay-at-home orders.

Missouri's Rep. Cleaver on congressional response to coronavirus, how Independence is weathering the pandemic, what government orders mean for civil liberties, how people are passing the time at home

Segment 1: Local musician AY has a new song out about his experience as a male victim of domestic abuse.When he was going through the experience, he…

Segment 1: A key player in Kansas City's hip hop community died unexpectedly.In addition to being a producer for Ces Cru, Justin "Info Gates" Gillespie…

A tribute to the Kansas City tax attorney who spent 40 years hosting a music show devoted to rock and roll.Bill Shapiro recently died at the age of 82. To…