With her rich voice and expansive taste in song, Casandra Wilson was one of the preeminent jazz vocalists of the past half century.

Leading lights recognised at this year's celebration of female and gender-diverse artists.

Rebirth Brass Band, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Aziza and The Teskey Brothers headline a 10-day program spanning 30 venues.

William Barton with Omega Ensemble, cinematic soul group Temporary Blessings and DJ Ninajirachi among this year's winners.

The saxophonist, broadcaster, activist and artists will be honoured at a ceremony in August alongside Saltwater Band.

What separates a memorable festival appearance from a performance that enters Montreux legend?

Improvised? Yes. Chaotic? Anything but. BELIEVE's brand of spontaneous music unfolds with remarkable coherence.

Cameron Lam brings together Classical, Jazz, and Sound Art pieces that are evocative of starlight in this mid-winter Australian Art Music playlist.

Soprano and composer Shauntai Abdul-Rahman to develop a new song cycle with the Australian Art Orchestra.

A jazz survivor continues the fight with songs of conscience, compassion and conviction.

Sad songs tenderly unpacked by two of Melbourne's finest.

Cameron Lam collects memories of home, travelling, and correspondence in the latest Australian Art Music playlist.