Art Works Podcast
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts podcast that goes behind the scenes with some of the nation’s great artists to explore how art works.
Episodes
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May 14, 2015 • 28min
Ric Burns
Ric Burns' documentary American Ballet Theatre: A History celebrates dance and ABT’s 75th Anniversary.
May 8, 2015 • 28min
Vera Nakonechny
Ukrainian embroiderer, weaver and bead worker Vera Nakonechny keeps a traditional culture alive.
May 1, 2015 • 28min
Dan Vera
Speaking Wiri Wiri and translating the immigrant experience.
Apr 24, 2015 • 29min
Brando Skyhorse
He had a childhood no one could make up—with his memoir, he creates order from the chaos.
Apr 17, 2015 • 29min
Carla Bley
Writing for big bands, choirs, and small ensembles, Carla Bley remains a graceful and innovative voice for progressive jazz.
Apr 10, 2015 • 28min
Taylor Mali
Four-time National Poetry Slam champion Taylor Mali connects stage and page.
Apr 2, 2015 • 29min
Charles Lloyd
The saxophonist/flutist/composer talks about expanding the tradition and language of jazz.
Mar 26, 2015 • 28min
Sam White
Sam White loves Shakespeare and loves her hometown Detroit. So she emptied her bank account and started a site-specific professional theater company, Shakespeare in Detroit. It’s amazing.
Mar 19, 2015 • 28min
Tonya Beckman
Actor Tonya Beckman: a core member of the Taffety Punk Theater Company and a Riot Grrrl in good standing. Classical theater with a difference.
Mar 12, 2015 • 28min
Deborah Bond
Dual Lives: Deborah Bond sings like a dream, has three cds and tours internationally. But she still needs a day job to pay the bills.
