WBGO Studios

The Art of the Story

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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. Join us at 4:04, 5:04 and 6:04pm weekdays on WBGO for the Art of the Story and catch the podcast at wbgo.org/studios.

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell Pearce credits his family for his success 19.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce talks about the important role his family has played in his career

Stacey Kent shows off her amazing polyglot prowess in 'Summer Me, Winter Me' 18.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Stacey Kent chats with Manhattan Transfer vocalist and WBGO host Janis Siegel about her latest album Summer Me, Winter Me

HSA's President James C. Horton on the new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy 17.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, HSA President James C. Horton is excited about the Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy

Bassist, vocalist and composer esperenza spalding is excited about her residency at The Blue Note in NYC 14.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding chats with WBGO's Emily Springer about her two-week residency at The Blue Note

Scholar and long-time civil rights activist Dr. James P. Garrett kicks off the 45th MTW at Rutgers-Newark 13.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, MTW guest speaker and scholar James P. Garrett talks about his early days in the Civil Rights Movement

A Night of Music, Community, and Giving: Nir Felder’s Benefit for LA 12.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran takes us to a benefit concert in LA

Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna's 'History Nation' displays the author's love of jazz 11.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, author David Hanna talks about why jazz is a big part of his book History Nation

Coleman Mellett's new album is filled with the late guitarist's love songs to his widow Jeanie Bryson 10.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview of the February 12 release of the late Coleman Mellett's album Sing You a Brand New Song

Grammy-nominated blues guitarist, singer-songwriter Sue Foley headlines an international blues festival at SOPAC 07.02.2025

On this edition of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Sue Foley talks about her Grammy-nominated album One Guitar Woman

LIFE, LOVE, & LENNY: A Celebration of Lenny White takes place at JALC on March 6 06.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary drummer Lenny White chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about a special JALC concert in his honor

Drummer and composer Norman Connors on how he started working with legendary singer Phyllis Hyman 05.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz and R & B drummer and composer Norman Connors talks about working with legendary singer Phyllis Hyman

Blues guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor's album 'Heavy Soul' displays her master songwriting 05.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Joanne Shaw Taylor talks about her latest album Heavy Soul

Grammy wins for Samara Joy, Chick Corea and Béla Fleck, Dan Pugach Big Band and Ruthie Foster 03.02.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle runs down some of the jazz and blues winners at the 67th Grammy Awards in LA

WBGO Archive (2012): Newark's legendary Amiri Baraka recites a chilling poem 31.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Newark legend Amiri Baraka recites a chilling poem in the WBGO Studios in 2012

Branford Marsalis: Shaping the music of Broadway's 'A Wonderful World' 30.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary musician Branford Marsalis talks about being the orchestra and arrangement director of Broadway's A Wonderful World musical

Blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster's 'Mileage' has paid off 29.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster talks about WBGO's Dave Popkin about her latest album Mileage

The 'WOW' 1976 live radio recording of Al Jarreau in D.C. reveals a superstar in the making 28.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear about the discovery of previously unearthed Al Jarreau 1976 concert in D.C.

WBGO Archive (1998): The late saxophonist Benny Golson on his time with Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers 27.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, the late. saxophonist Benny Golson spoke with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 1998

WICKED's 10 Academy Award nominations: Credit Broadway's popular 'Glinda' Kristin Chenoweth 24.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the story, WICKED's original "Glinda" Kristin Chenoweth talks about how her wonderful talent and humor

WBGO Archive 2003: Legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd with WBGO's late great announcer Michael Bourne 23.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd spoke with WBGO's late great announcer Michael Bourne back in 2003

Actor and dancer Robert Montano misses her mentor and friend Chita Rivera 22.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actor and dancer Robert Montano remembers his great friend and mentor Chita Rivera

Jamila Wignot on directing and loving the sounds of STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A. 21.01.2025

On this episode, STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. director Jamila Wignot chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about the documentary

Singer Andromeda Turre: Growing up around Dizzy Gillespie 20.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Andromeda Turre talks about growing up around legendary trumpeter and composer Dizzy Gillespie

Actor, dancer and playwright Robert Montano tells his extraordinary true story in 'SMALL' running through February 2 at GSP 16.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Robert Montano and director Jessi D. Hill talk about SMALL

Two River Theater presents Grammy-nominated poet, author and journalist Kevin Powell on 'What Would Dr. King Say Now?' 15.01.2025

On this episode of The Art of the Story, poet, author, journalist and activist Kevin Powell talks about what Dr. King's message would be today

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