Alabama Arts Radio

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Alabama Arts Radio Podcast

The Alabama Arts Radio Series introduces listeners to exceptional artists and other special people who make the arts happen in Alabama. Each week, members of the Council staff visit with Alabama’s musicians, painters, sculptors, writers, and other special individuals who contribute to the state’s rich artistic traditions. This special radio series is affiliated with National Public Radio, Public Radio International, the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association.

  1. 17/03/2023

    Jacqueline Viskup, Ren Carroll / the Freedom Quilting Bee

    In this episode, Jacqueline Viskup and Ren Carroll learn about the history of the Freedom Quilting Bee in conversations with Kim V. Kelly, volunteer director and board members Lonnie Brown, Jr., Patty Irby, Taylor Irby, and Sheila Smith, all of whom grew up in Alberta, the Wilcox County community where the FQB is located.

    26 min

  2. 17/03/2023

    Annemarie Anderson / Caitlin Lollar

    In this episode, Annemarie Anderson talks with Caitlin Lollar, director of the Folk School at Camp McDowell. They discuss the history of the folk school, what people can expect when they attend classes there, and upcoming classes for the year.

    25 min

  3. 24/01/2023

    Rosemary Johnson / Tanya Wideman-Davis / Thaddeus Davis, part 2

    In this episode, Rosemary Johnson talks with Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis of the Wideman-Davis Dance Company about their work with the community to create performances based on everyday black life in Montgomery, using archival photographs to spark the process.

    25 min

  4. 24/01/2023

    Rosemary Johnson / Tanya Wideman-Davis / Thaddeus Davis, part 1

    In this episode Rosemary Johnson of the Alabama Dance Council talks with Tanya Wideman-Davis and Thaddeus Davis of Wideman-Davis Dance about their approaches to developing a dance piece in collaboration with a community, referencing Migratuse Ataraxia, which they presented in collaboration with the community of Harpersville, Alabama and Klein Arts and Culture.

    25 min

  5. 24/01/2023

    Rosemary Johnson / Lindsay Viatorri of Helen Simeneau Danse

    In this episode, Rosemary Johnson, executive director of the Alabama Dance Council, talks with Lindsay Viatorri of Helen Simeneau Danse. As one of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast, the Alabama Dance Festival features master classes with world-renowned teachers, audition opportunities, teacher training, networking, performances by regional dance groups, and a guest company.  Each year, the Alabama Dance Festival boasts a weekend full of performances.  Participants and public alike enjoy work presented in a range of styles and traditions by schools, studios, companies, and choreographers.

    25 min

  6. 05/01/2023

    Annemarie Anderson / Jennifer McCohnell

    In this episode, Annemarie Anderson talks with Jennifer McCohnell, an artist who talks about the traditional arts practiced in her family and how they influence her work and artistic choices. She reflects on how learning from traditional masters gives a depth of understanding of the tradition and her role in its practice.

    25 min

  7. 28/12/2022

    Amy Jenkins / Ave Maria Grotto

    In this episode, Amy Jenkins visits St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama to learn more about the Ave Maria Grotto and Brother Joseph Zoettl, the monk who created the miniature buildings that replicate religious and secular sites. She talks with Abbot Marcus Voss, Roger Steele, and Renée Welsh to get perspectives on the significance of the Grotto and what it means to visitors.

    26 min

  8. 07/12/2022

    Deb Boykin / Debbie Bond

    In this episode,  Deb Boykin visits with Debbie Bond, a blues singer, guitarist and historian and a co-founder of the Alabama Blues Project. Debbie talks about the artists she’s worked with and documented, describes her songwriting process, and explains a bit about Alabama Blues History. She also talks about her CD, Blues Without Borders.

    25 min
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About

The Alabama Arts Radio Series introduces listeners to exceptional artists and other special people who make the arts happen in Alabama. Each week, members of the Council staff visit with Alabama’s musicians, painters, sculptors, writers, and other special individuals who contribute to the state’s rich artistic traditions. This special radio series is affiliated with National Public Radio, Public Radio International, the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association.

Information

  • Creator
    Council on the Arts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Council on the Arts
  • Show Website
    Alabama Arts Radio

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