Robert J
Robert J. is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and recording artist who has been a prominent figure in the Wisconsin music scene for decades. Known for his unique blend of blues, […]
Mike Massey
Michael Massey, a versatile musician, speaker, author, and composer, has made a significant impact on the music and entertainment industries over his 48-year career. With over 350 songs spanning rock, […]
Jan Wheaton
Jan Wheaton is a cherished jazz vocalist in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated for her soulful performances and contributions to the local music scene. Originally from Cherryvale, Kansas, Wheaton began performing at […]
Ben Sidran
Ben Sidran, born in Chicago and raised in Racine, is a multifaceted jazz musician, producer, and author who has been a central figure in Madison’s music scene since the 1970s. […]
Clyde Stubblefield
Clyde Stubblefield (1943–2017), dubbed “The Funky Drummer,” was a pioneering percussionist best known for his work with James Brown, including the iconic drum break in “Funky Drummer,” one of the […]
Marvin Rabin
Marvin Rabin (1916–2013) was a visionary music educator who founded the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO). Born in 1916, Rabin dedicated his life to making music accessible to young people, […]
Jim Fleming
Jim Fleming is a revered radio personality who spent over five decades with Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). Born in Madison and raised in Champaign, Illinois, he returned to Madison for […]
Pro Arte Quartet
The Pro Arte Quartet, originally founded in Brussels in 1912, became affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1940. Stranded in the U.S. during World War II, the ensemble established […]
Jonathan Little
Jonathan W. Little is a prominent radio personality in Madison, Wisconsin, known for his engaging presence on stations like WISM-FM, now Magic 98. Active since the 1980s, Little has been […]
Richard Davis
Richard Davis (1930–2023) was a world-renowned jazz and classical bassist known for his virtuosic technique and genre-spanning collaborations. Born in Chicago, he performed with legends like Eric Dolphy, Van Morrison, […]