LOST ART

Sarah McColl
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audio essays on the creative lives & works of (mostly) dead women sarahmccoll.substack.com

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  1. Kate Wolf: Give Yourself to Love

    05/31/2025

    Kate Wolf: Give Yourself to Love

    This is a story about 1970s and ‘80s folk singer-songwriter Kate Wolf. Which means it’s also a story about love. “With Kate, the message was always — always — love. I never met a warmer-hearted person than Kate Wolf — ever.” —Tom Paxton This episode was possible thanks to: * “Love Letter: An Hour with Kate Wolf” (1985), an interview conducted by Tim Van Schmidt and graciously shared on YouTube * The archive available on the Kate Wolf website * Sara Ahmed’s Living a Feminist Life * Gerald W. Haslam’s Workin’ Man Blues: Country Music in California * UC Davis research librarian, Ruth Gustafson Read more: Rosalie Sorrels, Ford Econolines, folklore & family culture Hear more: Kate Wolf playlist on Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahmccoll.substack.com

    28 min
  2. Lee Lozano, Vashti Bunyan (and me): Dropouts

    04/27/2025

    Lee Lozano, Vashti Bunyan (and me): Dropouts

    In 1970, New York conceptual artist Lee Lozano began the work she continued until her death known as Dropout Piece; she left the art world. That same year, British singer-songwriter Vashti Bunyan’s second album was panned by critics, and she retreated to a life without music on Scotland’s Hebrides. They both sought freedom. * Jo Applin’s book Lee Lozano: Not Working * Vashti Bunyan in short 1970 BBC documentary on caravan life * Vashti Bunyan interview on 101 Part-Time Jobs with Giles Bidder * Vashti Bunyan interview on NPR * Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer’s book Lee Lozano: Dropout Piece Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy this work, please consider sharing it with a friend, leaving a review on iTunes, becoming a paid subscriber, buying me a coffee, or replying to this email. All forms of support are greatly appreciated. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahmccoll.substack.com

    24 min
  3. Connie Converse: Vanished Folkie

    03/30/2025

    Connie Converse: Vanished Folkie

    This audio essay of LOST ART is about 1950s singer-songwriter, Connie Converse. * An interview with Andrea Kannes about her Connie Converse documentary, We Lived Alone * “Connie Converse: Walking in the Dark,” a special edition of David Garland’s show Spinning on Air on WNYC * “The Story of Connie Converse” by Cord Jefferson on The Awl These audio essays are offered freely. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend, rating and reviewing the podcast, or supporting LOST ART with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahmccoll.substack.com

    27 min
  4. Elyse Weinberg: Rock Mystic

    02/23/2025

    Elyse Weinberg: Rock Mystic

    This audio essay is about Elyse Weinberg. ********************* Learn more: Nina Renata Aron's website Nina Renata Aron's Substack Elyse Weinberg's interview on Citizen Freak "White Elephant Art vs. Termite Art" by Manny Farber "Art is Medicine" by Helen Molesworth "One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art" (the book) "One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art" (the exhibition) "Termite Art and the Modern Museum" by Alex Abramovich Medicine Ball Caravan (documentary) ********************* "Elyse Weinberg, termite art, earning money and spending time" on LOST ART (the original essay from which this piece was adapted) 40+ essays about women's creative work, their lives, and what we can learn from them on LOST ART ********************* If you enjoy the LOST ART podcast, please rate and review it and share it with a friend. Find out more about me at sarahmccoll.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahmccoll.substack.com

    26 min

  5. 01/26/2025

    Shirley Scott: Queen of the Organ

    This audio essay is about the Queen of the Organ, Ms. Shirley Scott. ********************* Hear more: C.F. Watkins on Bandcamp Shirley Scott on NPR's Piano Jazz Ian McGilchrist on This Jungian Life LOST ART: Shirley Scott playlist on Spotify LOST ART: Shirley Scott playlist on Tidal ********************* Read more: "The Day the Music Burned" by Jody Rosen (who I mistakenly call Judy) "Shirley Scott, attention, art monsters, and a little neuroscience," on LOST ART (the original essay from which this piece was adapted) 40+ essays about women's creative work, their lives, and what we can learn from them on LOST ART ********************* Please share this episode of LOST ART with a music lover you know who may not know about the joys of the Hammond B3 organ trio or the woman who reigned them all. Find out more about me at sarahmccoll.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahmccoll.substack.com

    26 min
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audio essays on the creative lives & works of (mostly) dead women sarahmccoll.substack.com

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    Sarah McColl
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