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Suzan-Lori Parks Shows Up!

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Caption: Suzan-Lori Parks, Credit: Tam Shell

“Making the world, not just living in it”: Suzan-Lori Parks discusses her current play, “Sally and Tom.”

Bought by WMPG, KMUN, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KZUM and more

The National Endowment for the Arts celebrates author Mat Johnson

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Mat Johnson takes a satirical look at race and identity.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WNJR, and KVSC

Bonus Edition: Meet Jazz Great Gary Bartz

From: National Endowment for the Arts

Caption: Gary Bartz, Credit: Alan Nahigian

In this tuneful 59 minute podcast, 2024 NEA Jazz Master Saxophonist Gary Bartz talks about his life and career, touching on his roots, influences, ...

Meet National Heritage Fellow Tap Dancer Reggio McLaughlin

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Caption: Reggio McLaughlin, Credit: Reggio McLaughlin

Tap Dancer and 2021 National Heritage Fellow, Reginald “Reggio the Hoofer” McLaughlin tap-dancing from Chicago’s subways to stages around the world.

Bought by WDCB, WMPG, RADIOLEX, Spokane Public Radio, and KZUM

Reggie Harris

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 999 (Air Dates: Feb 19 - 25, 2024) We at Art of the Song stand with Black, Indigenous and People of Color in solidarity for equal rights and j...

Bought by WCUW 91.3 FM, Raven Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Angelica Community Radio, KRZA and more

Cord Jefferson talks about directing and writing "American Fiction" his first film!

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Caption: Cord Jefferson, Credit: Dennis Gocer

Screenwriter and Director Cord Jefferson discusses his critically acclaimed film, “American Fiction” which is a satirical exploration of popular cu...

Bought by KMUN, WMPG, KECG, WDCB, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more

Crys Matthews

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 997 (Air Dates Feb 5 - 11, 2024) For Black History Month we revisit our 2021 interview with singer-songwriter-music educator, Crys Matthews. A...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KUNM and more

Nikara Warren

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 990 (Air Dates: Dec 18 - 24, 2023) Our guest this week on Art of the Song is vibraphonist, composer, educator Nikara Warren. Born and bred in ...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more

Salt Lick Sessions: Dre Scot

From: Salt Lick Incubator
Series: Salt Lick Sessions

This episode, host Beane is hanging out with the R&B singer Ciara calls "a once-in-a-lifetime vocal talent”: Dre Scot. Known to many as two-time ...

Prince: The Story of Diamonds and Pearls

From: True Tone Media Group

The story of Prince's 1991 album "Diamonds and Pearls," as told through its hits and outtakes, live recordings, and interviews with members of the ...

Bought by WBGO and KSRQ

Vance Gilbert - AOTS 20 Years

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW #978 (Air Dates: Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2023) For Art of the Song's 20th anniversary, we revisit our 2013 interview with Vance Gilbert. During the l...

Bought by WCUW 91.3 FM, WETS, KRZA, WHRV, High Plains Public Radio and more

Nikara Warren

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 971 (Air Dates: Aug 7 - 13, 2023) Our guest this week on Art of the Song is vibraphonist, composer, educator Nikara Warren. Born and bred in B...

Bought by KRZA, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KUNM, High Plains Public Radio, WCUW 91.3 FM and more

Celebrate the blues with musician Phil Wiggins

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Caption: Phil Wiggins, Credit: Bibiana Huang Matheis

We're revisiting 2017 National Heritage Fellow and Blues Harmonica Player Phil Wiggins who brings it all home in this music-rich conversation.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WCPN, and WMUU-LP

Kashimana Performs Songs About Becoming a Mother

From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles

Caption: Phantom Cries album cover, Credit: Kashimana Ahua

As a grant-supported Cedar Commissions artist, Kashimana created a set of songs about becoming a mother. The songs are now on CD, called Phantom Cr...

Up Close And Acoustic with Norman Taylor

From: Charlie Silvestri
Series: Up Close And Acoustic

Caption: Norman Taylor, Credit: Up Close And Acoustic

Norman Taylor is a Philly-based Country-Blues artist. His style is based around such blues greats as Robert Johnson and Skip James, along with mode...

Bought by KTNA

The EXTENDED Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

From: KVSC
Series: Untold Stories of Central Minnesota

In today’s EXTENDED Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus...

The Untold Story of C. Willi Myles and the Origins of His Benevolent Humor

From: KVSC
Series: Untold Stories of Central Minnesota

In today’s Untold Story of Central Minnesota, Arts & Cultural Heritage Producer Jeff Carmack talks with renowned comedian and SCSU alumnus C. Willi...

Meet Drummer and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes!

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Caption: Louis Hayes, Credit: Janette Beckman

Drummer and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes talks about his long and distinguished career as a musician.

Bought by WDCB, KMUW, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KZUM and more

Bringing a Harlem Renaissance Playwright to the Stage

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Director Timothy Johnson talks about bringing the brilliant work of Harlem Renaissance playwright Eulalie Spence to the stage.

Bought by WDCB, WSLR, RADIOLEX, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more

John Penny’s Jazz Recycles Many Jazz Styles and He Reflects on Jazz Cultural Backgrounds

From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend

Caption: John Penny, Credit: Andrea Canter

Guitarist John Penny Is in touch with many jazz styles, and he uses many as sources for his new compositions. Also, when John performs, he offers i...

Smokey Robinson - Black History

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 946 (Air Dates: Feb 13 - 19, 2023) This week for Black History Month, we revisit our 2015 interview with Motown artist Smokey Robinson. His ...

Bought by WBHM, KTSW 89.9, KRZA, KUNM, WHRV and more

Eric Bibb

From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song

SHOW 945 (Air Dates: Feb 6 - 12, 2023) For Black History Month we go into the archive to replay a live interview and concert with Eric Bibb. Eric w...

Bought by KEDT, Angelica Community Radio, KRZA, WHRV, KUPR low power FM and more