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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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Actress and singer Linda Purl loves performing The Great American Songbook 23.10.2024 3:41

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Linda Purl talks about her love of jazz and The Great American Songbook

WBGO Archive: James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker 23.10.2024 3:29

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with acclaimed author and musician James McBride

Pianist and composer Michael Wolff reflects about his amazing career in his new release 'Memoir' 21.10.2024 3:37

On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist and composer Michael Wolff chats with WBGO's Gary Walker

Blues singer Jovin Webb releases his debut album "Drifter" 18.10.2024 2:46

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer Jovin Webb about his debut album Drifter

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin returns to BRIC JazzFest 17.10.2024 2:34

On this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin is excited about the 2024 BRIC JazzFest

NEA Jazz Master bassist Reggie Workman moves the music forward with his own band at the 2024 BRIC JazzFest 16.10.2024 3:47

On this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about BRIC JazzFest

Rutgers-Newark professor, poet and author John Keene will deliver the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library 15.10.2024 3:12

On this episode of The Art of the Story, John Keene talks about giving the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library

Harpist Brandee Younger is the Artistic Curator and a headliner at the 10th annual BRIC JazzFest 14.10.2024 2:35

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger talks about curating the 10th BRIC JazzFest

Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux brings her emotional 'Let's Walk' to NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival 12.10.2024 3:43

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux talks about her upcoming concert at NJPAC's TD James Moody James Festival and her latest album Let's Walk

Keb' Mo' is making magic again with Taj Mahal 10.10.2024 3:13

On this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' talks about his new projects

Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of 'What the Constitution Means to Me' 09.10.2024 3:36

On this episode of The Art of Story, two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of What the Constitution Means to Me

Acclaimed gospel singer Cissy Houston leaves behind a rich musical legacy in Newark and beyond 08.10.2024 3:40

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO pays tribute to the late Cissy Houston

Author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna's 'History Nation' includes plenty of jazz 07.10.2024 3:10

On this episode of The Art of the Story, author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna talks about his new book History Nation that includes plenty of jazz

Jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French roots in new album 04.10.2024 3:17

On this edition of The Art of the Story, jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French foots in new album Summer Me, Winter Me

NYC-based jazz singer Vanisha Gould's new album features songs that embrace our imperfections 03.10.2024 3:29

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Vanisha Gould speaks to WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 PIJF

WBGO Archive: Best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity 02.10.2024 3:29

On this edition of The Art of Story, best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity

Jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander: Passing the torch is fascinating 01.10.2024 3:32

On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Singer Ekep Nkewelle pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival 30.09.2024 3:40

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Singer Ekep Nkewelle gets ready fore tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival

WBGO Archive: Iconic pianist and composer Herbie Hancock on his musical choices over his five-decade career 27.09.2024 3:23

On this episode of the The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, iconic pianist and composer Herbie Hancock talks to WBGO host Michael Bourne in 2003 about his musical choices over his five-decade career

WBGO Archive: Benny Golson speaks with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 1998 about becoming a Jazz Messenger 26.09.2024 3:47

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, legendary saxophonist Benny Golson spoke in 1998 with WBGO host Rhonda Hamilton

Singer Maysa takes control of her own emotional music 24.09.2024 3:35

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Maysa chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle following her concert at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Remembering the legendary saxophonist, composer and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson 23.09.2024 3:43

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer Benny Golson. The NEA Jazz Master died on Saturday, September 21 at the age of 95

WBGO Archive: In 2008, singer Catherine Russell performed live on WBGO from J&R Music 20.09.2024 3:42

On this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, singer Catherine Russell performed live from J&R Music in NYC in 2008. She joined WBGO host Monifa Brown for the event.

Grammy Award-winning singer Lala Hathaway embraces her family's musical legacy 19.09.2024 2:49

On this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer Lala Hathaway talks to WBGO's Pat Prescott about how she embraces and grows from her family's musical legacy

Addie Morales stars in Two River Theater's production of 'American Mariachi' 18.09.2024 2:47

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Addie Morales stars as "Lucha" in Two River Theater's production of American Mariachi