Today we meet the incredible jazz and classical pianist, Hazel Scott. Hazel was a musical prodigy as a child and started at The Juilliard School of Music when she was just 8 years old! By her teen years she was playing piano all over New York City and eventually found her way to film and television. Her skills and talents were undeniable but it’s her bravery ... Show More
Today
Get to Know Refilwe Ledwaba
Meet Refilwe Ledwaba, a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, a flight instructor, an advocate for women's rights and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation goalkeeper who made history by becoming the first black female pilot to fly for the police service in South Africa. [This episode o ... Show More
10m 8s
Yesterday
Thokozile Muwamba Read by Refilwe Ledwaba
Once upon a time, there was a girl who soared and swooped through the sky. Her name is Thokozile Muwamba. In 2017, at age 24, Thokozile Muwamba broke barriers by becoming Zambia’s first female fighter pilot. Today, she continues to soar through the sky and is also an outspoken ad ... Show More
20m 6s
Oct 2023
The Sweetest Sounds
<p>NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart.</p>
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19m 58s
Mar 2021
Jayla Makes Flying Dogs a Dream Come True!
<p>In this episode, Jayla, a Big Life Kid from Georgia in the United States, tells us about her dreams of becoming a published author, and how she took small steps towards her BIG goal. Meanwhile, Zara and Leo tackle a rare and deadly species... their carpet.</p><br><p>In this ep ... Show More
7m 17s