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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Singer Hilary Gardner explores her country roots with 'On the Trail with The Lonesome Pines' 01.04.2024 3:21

On this episode of AOS, singer Hilary Gardner chats with WBGO's Janis Siegel about On the Trail with The Lonesome Pines

Women's History Month: CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller is tied to U.S. History 29.03.2024 3:08

On this episode of AOS, CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller talks about her emotional memoir

Author Paul Alexander has come out with what may be the definitive biography of legendary singer Billie Holiday 28.03.2024 2:56

On this episode of AOS, author Paul Alexander chats with WBGO's Lee Merger about his new biography of Billie Holiday

Women's History Month: Ann Hampton Callaway continues "Finding Beauty" in her music 28.03.2024 3:16

On this episode of AOS, singer Ann Hampton Callaway chats with WBGO's Brian Delp

Tyreek McDole to perform at WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration on April 12 27.03.2024 3:15

WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration will include a set from the Tyreek McDole quintet

Blues Hall of Fame singer and musician Bobby Rush is still touring and loving the music 25.03.2024 3:20

On this episode of AOS, Blues legend Bobby Rush chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about "I'm Free"

WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration will be a special evening of music and dance 22.03.2024 3:15

On this episode of AOS, Newark Symphony Hall President and CEO Talia Young and DJ Prince Hakim are excited about WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration

Women's History Month: Grammy Award-winning singer, playwright and actress Ledisi 21.03.2024 2:49

On this episode of AOS, Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi talks about her musical inspirations

Women's History Month: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow shares her love of jazz 20.03.2024 3:03

On this episode of AOS, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow talks about her love of jazz

Women's History Month: Tennis legend and singer Althea Gibson 19.03.2024 3:04

On this episode of AOS, we learn more about tennis legend and singer Althea Gibson

Author James Kaplan captures the magic of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in his new book 18.03.2024 2:32

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with author James Kaplan about his new book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool

5-time Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Lalah Hathaway embraces her father's legacy 15.03.2024 2:54

On this episode of AOS, singer and composer Lalah Hathaway chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott

Pianist Monty Alexander's dream to play in America became a reality when he was just a teenager 14.03.2024 3:14

On this episode of AOS, pianist Monty Alexander talks about his dream as a teenager was to play in America

The Jazz Power Initiative's “Here’s to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling” 13.03.2024 3:00

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jamara Wakefield chats with performers Antoinette Montague and Eli Yami about The Jazz Power Initiatives's “Here’s to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling”

Jazz singer Christie Dashiell carries on her family's musical legacy 12.03.2024 3:07

On this episode of AOS, singer Christie Dashiell chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about keeping her family's jazz legacy alive

Singer Rickie Lee Jones has always been in love with The American Standard 11.03.2024 3:06

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones about "Pieces of Treasure"

Pianist and vocalist Kandace Springs pays tribute to her late father in new single "Run Your Race" 08.03.2024 3:08

On this episode of AOS, pianist and singer Kandace Springs chats with WBGO's Lezlie Harrison

Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno bring "American Women Saints" to PBS 08.03.2024 3:04

On this episode of AOS, Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno bring American Women Saints to PBS

Award-winning singer, actress and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has a special surprise for NJPAC concert 06.03.2024 3:13

On this episode of AOS, Kristin Chenoweth chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her amazing musical career

Dionne Warwick doc still making an impact 06.03.2024 3:03

On this episode of AOS, WBGO honors Women's History Month with the background story of the Dionne Warwick doc

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Nicole Zuraitis shares "How Love Begins" 04.03.2024 3:20

Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her soaring jazz career

Trumpeter and educator Sean Jones: "It’s up to us to lift one another up." 01.03.2024 3:19

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran talks with trumpeter and educator Sean Jones

Villa Albertine's "A Night of Ideas 2024" set for Jersey City on March 1st 29.02.2024 3:20

On this episode of AOS, we learn about the French culture event "A Night of Ideas 2024" in Jersey City

Award-winning trumpeter, pianist and composer Terence Blanchard is the host and executive producer of the New Orleans culture doc "Up From T 28.02.2024 3:18

On this episode of AOS, award-winning trumpeter, pianist and composer Terence Blanchard talks about the doc "Up From The Streets"

Blues and rock guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd on his latest "Dirt on my Diamonds" record 27.02.2024 3:11

Award-winning guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats about his latest record and tour with WBGO's Dave Popkin