The Art of the Story
WBGO's daily afternoon feature "The Art of the Story" is now a podcast. It's a unique peek into the world of arts and entertainment, featuring interviews with top performers and people making a difference in the arts, whether it be music, dance, books, and much more.
Latest Episodes
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Dr. Aaron Flagg, Chair and Associate Director of Jazz Studies, talks to Leo Sidrann about the history of Juilliard Jazz which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. -
Willard Jenkins speaks with Emmet Cohen about his Generations Series performance at the DC Jazz Festival. -
On the occasion of the centennial of the great Ray Brown, friend and one-time student of Brown's John Clayton remembers his beloved mentor and reflects on Brown's lasting influence and legacy. -
Willard Jenkins speaks with Jenny Bilfield, President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts based in Washington D.C. -
As Gregory Porter revisits his Grammy-winning album Take Me to the Alley a decade later, he reflects on his childhood in Bakersfield, the influence of his mother, and the people and places that inspired his music. -
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Grammy-nominated singer Montell Jordan and his wife Kristin about their new children's book -
Singer Gretchen Parlato turned 50 this year. And her new album, The Wise Ones, finds her looking both backward and forward. -
Dave Popkin chats with Rodrigo Sanchez of Rodrigo y Gabriela about the duo's new album OurHome -
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with actress Kathryn Grody about her one-woman show at the George Street Playhouse -
Pianist and composer Sean Mason talks with Leo Sidran about reconnecting jazz with its roots as dance music on his new album State of the Art.
