Always the music sleuths here at WRTI, we uncovered that Gioacchino Rossini, born in 1792, is only 58 years old! How is this possible, you ask? Two of our classical hosts, Meg Bragle and John T.K. Scherch have the answer to that question – and more about this composer of 39 operas! | WRTI

Greg Bryant and the rest of the WRTI jazz team are getting ready for our "Spirit of 76 Celebration" that starts tomorrow, Weds. We will play an "All-Philly Jazz Tribute" nightly AND count down the top 76 classical pieces chosen by WRTI listeners daily through April 30 — all without on-air fundraising breaks! To successfully nail this quiet fundraising model we need your help now. Please become a member today and check out this message from Greg. Follow the "Spirit Of 76" banner at WRTI.org to do

WRTI is profiling two jazz wild cats from South Philly: Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang. WRTI’s Julian Booker teases the first story in WRTI’s “Let Freedom Ring” series. It’s a deep dive into a distinctly American story: two sons of Italian immigrants who grew up within blocks of one another in Bella Vista, and become “inseparable” friends and musical collaborators. Read the full article by Shaun Brady at wrti.org About “Let Freedom Ring”: The 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. presents a rare opportunit