Sheila Anderson

Sheila E. Anderson—affectionately known as the "Queen of Hang"—is a respected broadcaster, author, producer, moderator, emcee, and cultural advocate whose decades of work have helped shape and sustain the jazz community. While much attention is deservedly focused on the artists themselves, Anderson has dedicated her career to creating platforms that celebrate their stories, preserve jazz history, and connect audiences with the music. A visionary who has consistently created opportunities beyond traditional media, she has become one of jazz's most influential communicators.

Anderson joined WBGO 88.3FM in 1995, where she began hosting Sunday Morning Harmony. She later hosted Saturday Night Jazz and co-hosted The Night Byrds with Awilda Rivera, bringing listeners an engaging mix of jazz, conversation, and musical discovery. Throughout her broadcasting career, she has championed established legends and emerging artists alike, earning a reputation as one of jazz radio's most trusted and knowledgeable voices.

Her contributions to jazz journalism and advocacy were recognized in 2025 when she received the prestigious Jazz Hero Award from the Jazz Journalists Association, honoring individuals whose work has had a profound impact on their local jazz communities and the music at large.