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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. 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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Episodes
The music world mourns of the loss of STAX Records guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper 04.12.2025 3:40
On this episode of The Art of the Story, host Doug Doyle reports on the career of the late guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper who spoke with WBGO's Gary Walker in 2024
The magical music partnership of Rachael Price & Vilray 03.12.2025 3:31
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Rachael Price and Vilray talk about how they love making music together
Mercedes Ellington directs "Such Sweet Thunder", a celebration honoring the life and music of her late grandfather Duke Ellington 02.12.2025 3:38
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Mercedes Ellington talks about "Such Sweet Thunder", a special concert celebration at Symphony Space on Dec. 12
Saxophonist Gerald Albright's big break came with Patrice Rushen's 'Forget Me Nots' 01.12.2025 3:30
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright talks about his big break with 2026 NEA Jazz Master Patrice Rushen
Blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Duncanson is 'Relearning to Climb' after losing several of his close friends 27.11.2025 3:36
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Andrew Duncanson
WBGO Archive (2003): Musician and author James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker 26.11.2025 3:29
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, musician and author James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker in 2003
'Wicked For Good' brings back magical memories for Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz 25.11.2025 3:43
On this episode of The Art of the Story, the original Fiyero, Norbert Leo Butz, talks about his magical memories of Broadway's "Wicked"
Kate Kortum wins the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at NPAC 24.11.2025 3:28
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we showcase the singing of Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner Kate Kortum
Veteran journalist Jonathan Capehart wrote his best-selling memoir while listening to WBGO 21.11.2025 3:19
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with veteran journalist and TV host Jonathan Capehart
The powerful play 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle: Finding His Way Home' is back at Riverside Theatre 20.11.2025 3:37
On this episode of The Art of the Story, producer-director Curt Stewart talks about a a rerun of his new play about the life of Nat Turner
A new movie reimagines the 1987 thriller 'Fatal Attraction' 20.11.2025 3:12
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the new movie "Reckless" which is a re-imagination of the 1987 cult classic "Fatal Attraction"
WBGO presents All That Jazz with pianist Alex Bugnon at the Bickford Theater 19.11.2025 3:16
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with pianist Alex Bugnon
The journey of New Jersey's blue guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino 18.11.2025 3:42
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino.
WBGO Kids Jazz Series Concerts: Calvin Johnson and Native Son 14.11.2025 3:41
On this edition of The Art of the Story, saxophonist Calvin Johnson talks about his Nov. 22 WBGO Kids Jazz Concert at Newark Museum of Art
Amateur Night at the Apollo open auditions at American Dream 13.11.2025 3:26
On this edition of The Art of the Story, Kamilah Forbes talks about Amateur Night at the Apollo open auditions at American Dream on Nov. 15
A personal side of jazz pianist and composer Aaron Parks in his latest album 'By All Means' 12.11.2025 3:51
On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist Aaron Parks talks about the inspiration for his new quartet album "By All Means"
The premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's 'The Monsters' runs through November 23 at Two River Theater 11.11.2025 3:45
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with playwright and director Ngozi Anyanwu about her show ''The Monsters'"at Two River Theater
Alabama's latest season could add more meaning to the doc 'Nothing But A Winner' 10.11.2025 3:36
WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Caleb Castille about "Nothing But A Winner" doc
'Hey Arnold!'s creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang created a magical jazzy cartoon 07.11.2025 3:18
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Anna Gordon chats with "Hey Arnold!" creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang about the jazzy score for the popular 90's Nickelodeon cartoon
The George Cables trio brings jazz to Bethany Baptist Church as part of the 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival 06.11.2025 3:30
WBGO's Gary Walker chats with jazz pianist and composer George Cables
WBGO Archive (2014): 'The Keep On Keepin' On' documentary brings legendary musicians together 05.11.2025 3:40
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Gary Walker interviewed the late great composer and musician Quincy Jones in 2014 about the doc Keep On Keepin' On.
Mike Griot's 'The Soul of Burt Bacharach' comes to Kean Stage on November 8 04.11.2025 3:55
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews 'The Soul of Burt Bacharach' coming to Kean Stage on November 8
The hit Broadway musical 'The Prom' changed actress Caitlin Kinnunen's life in so many ways 03.11.2025 3:32
On this episode of The Art of the Story, the hit Broadway musical "The Prom" changed actress Caitlin Kinnunen's life in so many ways
A musical family legacy told in "Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way' 31.10.2025 3:44
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight the new book Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way.
The Ma Rainey House and Blues Museum: Columbus, Georgia's treasure 30.10.2025 3:42
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear about three shows paying tribute to the music and legacy of blues singer Ma Rainey
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