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Hangama Amiri's 'Departure' // 'In Road' by Milad Mohammadi

Jazz Night shines a light on the artistry and activism of pianist and singer Hazel Scott, and the efforts to recover her legacy.

You don't have to know Bach's birthday or Beethoven's favorite food for this trivia night - but, hey, it wouldn't hurt! Join Classical KC for a fun night of general trivia, music, prizes and more at Casual Animal Brewing.

Though critical consensus formed around some sonically beautiful records, Song of the Day editor Stephen Thompson is far more likely to dwell on albums and songs that exude a fair bit earned insight, even ache. Thompson's Top 10 may be the equivalent of a single teardrop in a vast sea of year-end reflection, but the music is pretty glorious.

We could tell early on that 2009 was going to be an outstanding year for music. Here are the top 25, as selected by All Songs Considered listeners.

For the past month, NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich laid out multiple strips of paper on his desk, with names like Uncle Owen Aunt Beru, Extra Life and Erykah Badu printed on them.

As this year comes to a close, some of Classical KC's staff members reflect on what musical moments they loved most. See what their top picks were and take a listen!

Overland Park native Eddison Chen, who just turned 14, is racking up awards at some of the most elite national and international piano competitions. Classical KC speaks with Chen and his mother about competitions, his first exposure to the piano, having perfect pitch and performing on NPR's prestigious From the Top program.

Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.

Dozens of new bands stopped by WXPN's Philadelphia studios in 2011, and World Cafe host David Dye witnessed them all. Hear the host's top five performances by emerging artists and download a song from each session.