The Art of the Story

Singer Roxana Amed brings her musical telepathy to New York 16.08.2024 3:16 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran has the story of singer Roxana Amed

Trailblazing tennis legend Althea Gibson wanted to be a singing star 15.08.2024 3:24 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, author Ashley Brown talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her biography of tennis legend Althea Gibson

Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith gets personal with 'Come on Home' 14.08.2024 3:28 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new deeply-personal album Come on Home

WBGO Archive: Trumpeter Jon Faddis chats with host Gary Walker in 2006 about his mentors and their impact on his music 13.08.2024 3:30 ↓

This episode of The Art of the Story comes from the WBGO Archive and focuses on trumpeter Jon Faddis and his mentors

Guitarist Julian Lage's innovative approach to music 12.08.2024 2:50 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarist Julian Lage credits his parents for his innovative approach to music

Percussionists Warren Smith, Bobby Sanabria and others will celebrate the late Max Roach and his M'Boom ensemble at Marcus Garvey Park on Au 09.08.2024 2:51 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, drummer, educator and composer Warren Smith talks about the upcoming celebration of Max Roach at Marcus Garvey Park

STAX: SOULSVILLE, USA doc grabs two Emmy nominations 08.08.2024 3:28 ↓

Brooklyn fillmmaker Jamila Wignot directs STAX: SOULSVILLE, USA documentary series to two Emmy nominations

Bob Dylan's poem inspires singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón to record new single 'Lost and Found' 07.08.2024 3:28 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new album

The 2024 Newport Jazz Festival was another huge success for spectators and musicians 06.08.2024 2:49 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle talks about Sunday Jazz at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival

Keyboardist Julius Rodriguez shines at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival 05.08.2024 2:49 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, keyboardist Julius Rodriguez chats with WBGO's Jim Crimaldi at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival

Saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington collaborates with rapper D Smoke and Funk legend George Clinton 02.08.2024 3:23 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with Kamasi Washington about his latest album Fearless Movement

Emmet Cohen's latest album 'Vibe Provider' is a tribute to his late friend Funmi Ononaiye 01.08.2024 3:18 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, keyboardist and composer Emmet Cohen talks about his new album Vibe Provider

Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson turns her passions into a record-breaking career 31.07.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson breaks the purse-winnings record of Julie Krone

A WBGO two-hour special celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn airs this weekend 30.07.2024 3:31 ↓

A celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn airs this weekend on WBGO

Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal will release another album in 2025 29.07.2024 3:13 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal will release another album in 2025

Jazz and R & B singer and TV host Volora returns to Newark for a special concert on August 6 26.07.2024 3:24 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Jazz and R & B singer and TV host Volora talks about her school days in Newark

'Sistahs Getting Well' is one of the important screenings at the 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival 25.07.2024 3:30 ↓

The 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival runs through August 3

USA Wrestling is expected to dominate the Paris Olympics 24.07.2024 3:21 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender talks about the importance of the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Multi-talented musician and actor Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock continues to make a difference in youth education 24.07.2024 3:24 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, musician, actor and educator Steven Van Zandt talks about the goals of TeachRock

Classical pianist and NPR host Lara Downes presents her NYC debut of "Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined" 22.07.2024 2:52 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Classical pianist and NPR host Lara Downes talks about her NYC debut of "Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined"

Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz ensemble heads to South Africa for debut performances 20.07.2024 3:30 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz ensemble heads to South Africa for debut performances

WBGO Archive: A 2003 conversation between WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton and the late Phoebe Jacobs on the legacy of Louis Armstrong 19.07.2024 4:03 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, A 2003 WBGO Archive conversation between WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton and the late Phoebe Jacobs on the legacy of Louis Armstrong

Singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers doesn't "Wonder Why" his songs relate to people all over the world 17.07.2024 3:29 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer and songwriter Curtis Stigers about his latest album

"Midnight Train to Georgia" recording celebrated in new podcast 16.07.2024 3:32 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Midnight Train to Georgia recording is celebrated in new podcast

WBGO Archive: Best-selling author and musician James McBride 15.07.2024 3:29 ↓

WBGO's Gary Walker chats with award-winning author and musician James McBride from the WBGO Archive in 2003