Jon Batiste

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, Emmy, and Oscar-winning musician, shares his journey from a shy child to a confident performer. He discusses the profound impact of his New Orleans roots and family on his musical identity. The conversation touches on the intersection of music and spirituality, emphasizing authenticity and social impact. Batiste reflects on his collaborations and the legacy of gaming in fostering creativity, ultimately celebrating the power of music to connect people and inspire change.

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, a Grammy and Oscar-winning musician and bandleader for The Late Show, dives into the art of pushing limits. He shares insights on his creative process and musical journey, highlighting the importance of originality and community. Batiste discusses navigating feedback while staying true to himself and explores music's power to connect during times of grief. He also teases his upcoming work, 'American Symphony,' which examines American identity through diverse voices, and reflects on how gaming influences his creativity.

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, a celebrated pianist and songwriter known for his Grammy wins and work on the film Soul, shares insights about his creative journey. He explores the powerful origins of his title track 'We Are,' blending personal ancestry with cultural influences. Batiste emphasizes the themes of hope and unity within the song, celebrating the resilience of the black diaspora. He reflects on the importance of connection and shared experience, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the narratives behind his music.

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.