Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist known for his work on the film 'Soul', shares his journey of creativity and resilience. He discusses embracing the mundane to unlock inspiration and the importance of mistakes in personal growth. Batiste delves into the power of mantras for navigating life's challenges and highlights moments of vulnerability in his artistic process. He reflects on the duality of health and the nurturing role of family support, offering insight into the emotional depth behind his music and life experiences.

Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist, discusses his quest for originality and transformative mantras for creative living. Dr. Bruce Greyson shares fascinating insights on near-death experiences, revealing profound stories that challenge our understanding of consciousness. Historian Andrew Roberts emphasizes crisis leadership through the lens of Napoleon and Churchill, exploring how their literary influences shaped their decision-making. The conversation dives into personal growth, the importance of perspective, and the chaos that fuels creativity.

Jon Batiste, a Grammy-winning musician and bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, shares fascinating insights about his new album, Beethoven Blues. He recounts his experience at Juilliard, almost getting kicked out for his melodica antics. The conversation dives into the healing power of music, his personal challenges, and the influence of both joy and pain in his artistry. Batiste discusses the complexities of musical interpretation and the importance of diversity in American music, showcasing a true embodiment of cultural evolution.

Jon Batiste has had a record year—he was the most nominated artist at the Grammys, winning five of his ELEVEN nominations across multiple categories, including Album of the Year. When he’s not making musical history, he’s a touring artist, late-night band leader, and Oscar-winning composer. In this episode, Jon talks with Adam about the creative process of making his genre-defying music, his prodigious background as a young musician in New Orleans, the role of focus and variety in building a successful career, and the power of art to make real change.For the full text transcript, visit https://tedtalks.social/3FCKvYjThis was an episode of Taken for Granted, but now the podcast is called ReThinking with Adam Grant, and it’s back with weekly episodes. You can listen to them right here in the WorkLife feed, or by following ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you are right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Jon Batiste, known for his work on The Late Show, shares his innovative interpretations of Beethoven in his new album, Beethoven Blues. He discusses the intersection of classical music and blues, revealing personal insights influenced by his wife's health journey. Visual artist Mickalene Thomas showcases her powerful exhibition celebrating Black women, addressing themes of race and femininity. Book critic Maureen Corrigan recommends some of the year’s best reads, adding a literary touch to this engaging cultural conversation.

Jon Batiste, an acclaimed musician and Grammy winner, chats with his wife, author Suleika Jaouad, about the creative journey behind his powerful album, 'We Are'. They discuss the profound personal and cultural influences that shaped the title track. The conversation dives into themes of resilience and community, illustrating how music can unite diverse experiences. Batiste shares stories from his collaborative process and the impact of his cultural heritage on his artistry, celebrating creativity as a source of hope and empowerment.

Jon Batiste is an overachiever. Batiste is the bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and an Oscar-winning composer for the Pixar animated movie, Soul. He also received the highest number of Grammy nominations this year, with eleven, including Album of the Year for his most recent release, We Are.On today’s episode, Bruce Headlam talks to Jon Batiste about what it was like coming up as a young musician in legendary New Orleans bar rooms. Batiste also reminisces about setting up a piano in the midst of Brooklyn protests after George Floyd’s murder. And he explains what it meant to have Obama call him personally after hearing his new album.Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear all of our interviews:  https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast and follow us on Twitter @BrokenRecordYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.comCheck out our favorite Jon Batiste songs HERE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guests in this podcast include Jon Batiste, Hozier, Rhiannon Giddens, Cautious Clay, and Genesis Owusu. They discuss new releases like 'World Music Radio' by Jon Batiste and 'Unreal Unearth' by Hozier. The podcast explores the journey and collaborations of John Batiste, the qualities of Hozier's music, and the incorporation of air candy sounds in Genesis Owusu's album 'Struggler'. They also talk about Rhiannon Giddens' fun and humorous new album and an artist who explores their lineages to shape their musical identity.

Dive into the 2024 Oscars Best Original Song nominees featuring tracks from Barbie, Billie Eilish, and Jon Batiste. Explore the unique qualities of each song, celebrate Native American music with 'Wajaji', and analyze Diane Warren's history of Oscar nominations. Discover the intriguing world of Hollywood songwriters and speculate on the potential winners among the nominated pieces.

Grammy-winning songwriter and Oscar-winning composer, Jon Batiste, reflects on his legendary New Orleans music family, waging war against genres, and being featured in a Netflix documentary. He discusses his musical background, influences, experimentation, transition to TV, creating experimental and accessible music, and staying authentic amidst distractions.