WBCA Presents: Dudley Jazz Festival 2026

WBCA Presents: Dudley Jazz Festival 2026

Tune in to learn about the 10th annual Dudley Jazz Festival with founder Fred Woodard! Learn about why Fred started the festival and what to look forward to this year, with a new lineup and new location. Plus, you’ll hear music from this year’s artists: Big Redd’s House featuring Verna Hampton, Kevin Harris Project, Haneef Nelson Quintet, and the Fred Woodard Collective. This free festival is Saturday, July 18th from 12–6pm at the Shirley-Eustis House, 33 Shirley St., Roxbury, MA.

The Other Page Radio

Host Haywood Fennell discusses the importance of Black people knowing about their Blackness with Tyree S. Browne and Shawn Parker (stage name: Sparker5000). The three listen to a variety of music from community members and also various programs for veterans needing help that they can take advantage of.

Cooking In The Dark

Join Dale and Cheryl for some delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and some chocolate chip Hershey's kisses cookies! Ep.# 271 PSA Free!

Talk Of The Neighborhoods

On the first half, Joe Heisler is joined by Senator Mike Rush to discuss his upcoming primary election challenge, legislation to limit youth on social media, Mayor Wu's endorsement, the district budget, & more. On the second half Joe interviews former Suffolk DA & former US Attorney Rachael Rollins about her comeback in the upcoming election.

Life Matters

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Marlene Strege, the first person to adopt a frozen embryo. They discuss how she had to take estrogen and other hormones while pregnant, the risks of freezing and thawing embryos, how she was guided by her faith through difficult decisions, and criticism against the adoption of embryos by both anti abortion and abortion rights activists.