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We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

These songs take on some of the ugliest stories in our history and reflect the commitment of Black musicians to telling the truth of how Black people have been wronged, and survived, and fought back.

Gregory Porter: Personal Stories For Universal Songs

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Jazz Night In America

Gregory Porter: Personal Stories For Universal Songs

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

Host Christian McBride chats with singer-songwriter Gregory Porter about his journey as an ascendent talent.

Gregory Porter: Personal Stories For Universal Songs

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Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Music Interviews

Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

Whether it's through jazz, soul or an electronic music collaboration, Gregory Porter wants to spread Nat King Cole's message that "the greatest thing you'll learn is to love and be loved in return."

Gregory Porter On Channeling Nat King Cole: 'Nat Got Me Through Some Moments'

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Music News

Music Review: 'Take Me To the Alley,' Gregory Porter

On his new album, Gregory Porter continues to redefine what it means to be a jazz singer. NPR's Tom Moon reviews Take Me to the Alley.

Music Review: 'Take Me To the Alley,' Gregory Porter

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Gregory Porter On 'Song Travels'

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Song Travels

Gregory Porter On 'Song Travels'

The decorated young jazz singer describes his gospel roots and performs songs from Liquid Spirit.

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First Listen: Gregory Porter, 'Liquid Spirit'

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First Listen

First Listen: Gregory Porter, 'Liquid Spirit'

There's an element of Porter's singing that feels like a welcome throwback, though he doesn't spell it out precisely. On his third album, he only seeks the soulful spirit of griots gone by. And all he asks you to do is clap your hands now.

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'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

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Music Interviews

'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

The jazz artist, who turned to singing when an injury ended his football career, claims three people as his main influences: his minister mother, his absentee father, and Nat King Cole. He discusses his musical life and the new album Liquid Spirit with NPR's Audie Cornish.

'Singing Just To Me': Gregory Porter On Musical Inheritance

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Gregory Porter On JazzSet

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JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater

Gregory Porter On JazzSet

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Prague is home to the Strings of Autumn International Music Festival where, in October 2012, jazz singer Gregory Porter brought down the house. Applause between songs ran for a minute or longer.

Gregory Porter On JazzSet

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