Podcasts

Ken Burns talks on his recent documentary series on the National Park system.

Operatic tenor Everett McCorvey talks about how he was drawn into the music, how he helped build the opera program at University of Kentucky, and the difference between spirituals and gospel, among other topics. 

John Hickenlooper on his efforts to use the arts to revitalize Denver and promote economic development and increased livability.

A look at Duke Ellington's Washington, DC, roots impact on his development as a musician and composer.

Josephine Reed talks with a collection of local experts about the history and revitalization of U Street, NW in Washington, DC.

Amy Tan talks about her first novel, The Joy Luck Club, her relationship with her mother, and the art of writing.

Carlisle Floyd talks about creating some of the most important opera works.

David Baker discusses his immersion into jazz, from playing to composing to teaching.

The Birmingham Sunlights on the creation of the group and the unique "Birmingham sound."

His play, "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," was a 2010 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Theater.

Recipient of the 1997 NEA/Seaver Conductors Award, Alan Gilbert discusses his first year as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.

Star of stage and screen talks about her life as a performing artist.

An appreciation of the life and legacy of one of our greatest choreographers.

Dean Stull talks about the latest developments at one of the nation's outstanding music conservatories.

Hear about New York City's best kept secret, where nature and art provide a urban unique oasis.

Hank Jones talks about his long career in jazz, including playing with such jazz greats as Charlie Parker and fellow NEA Jazz Master Ella Fitzgerald.

U.S. Poet Laureate talks about her teaching career, her reaction to that initial phone call from the Library of Congress, and, of course, poetry.

A world without Mary Poppins? No way.

Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Doctor Strange: Stan Lee was there at the creation.

One of America's most beloved stars spills some backstage secrets while discussing career highlights.

Queen Ida Guillory discusses the Zydeco tradition and how she became a part of the band.