A special radio series inspired by the music of Charles Mingus was broadcast on 23 April 2024. Charles Mingus has been played over 180 times on NTS, first on 1 January 2014. Charles Mingus's music has been featured on 135 episodes.

Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice.

Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in jazz, and recorded many highly regarded albums. Dozens of musicians passed through his bands and later went on to…