This program originally aired in 2004. It is a repeat of ASCA Deputy Director Barbara Edwards interviewing Jazz musician Eric Essix

This program originally aired in 2004. It is a repeat of ASCA Deputy Director Barbara Edwards interviewing Jazz musician Eric Essix about his work with the rural schools touring program (now called Alabama Touring Artist Program) and his work as a producer, songwriter and musician.  The show includes his musical arrangements and composition. This special radio series will air every Tuesday at 9:00 to 9:30 P.M., on the Troy University Public Radio Network at:   WTSU 89.9 (Montgomery and Troy) WRWA 88.7 (Dothan) WTJB 91.7 (Columbus and Phenix   City)  This radio series may not be broadcast in your area, but it can be accessed via the Internet at: http://www.arts.alabama.gov/actc/radioserieslist.aspx If you have been listening to, and enjoying this radio series, please send your comments to: barbara.reed@arts.alabama.gov Listen first hand using the link below. MP3 Download/Stream

Alabama Dance Council's Executive Director Rosemary Johnson interviews Kyle Abraham

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Alabama Dance Council's Executive Director Rosemary Johnson interviews Kyle Abraham, artistic director of Abraham.In.Motion Dance Company, about the Alabama Dance Festival that will take place January 9 - 18, 2015.  The Festival offers a variety of performances and classes for all ages and levels.   Kyle Abraham talks about his work as a dancer and choreographer along with Maritza Mosquera, Director of Outreach and Community Programs for Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion who discusses their free Teacher Workshops that will take place in Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham area where teachers receive movement-based arts integration tools and materials. This special radio series will air every Sunday at 2:00 P.M., on the Troy University Public Radio Network at:   WTSU 89.9 (Montgomery and Troy) WRWA 88.7 (Dothan) WTJB 91.7 (Columbus and Phenix   City)  This radio series may not be broadcast in your area, but it can be accessed via the Internet at: http://www.arts.alabama.gov/actc/radioserieslist.aspx If you have been listening to, and enjoying this radio series, please send your comments to: barbara.reed@arts.alabama.gov Listen first hand using the link below. MP3 Download/Stream

Elliot Knight talks with Mobile Museum of Art Executive Director Deborah Velders

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This week on Alabama Arts Radio, Visual Arts Program Manager Elliot Knight talks with Mobile Museum of Art Executive Director Deborah Velders. They discuss the educational offerings and permanent collection at the museum as well as the 50th anniversary celebration of the museum, which will culminate the weekend of November 8-9 with the opening of a new exhibition highlighting the art and design of Mardi Gras and activities for the whole family in and around the museum. This special radio series will air every Sunday at 2:00 P.M., on the Troy University Public Radio Network at:   WTSU 89.9 (Montgomery and Troy) WRWA 88.7 (Dothan) WTJB 91.7 (Columbus and Phenix   City)  This radio series may not be broadcast in your area, but it can be accessed via the Internet at: http://www.arts.alabama.gov/actc/radioserieslist.aspx If you have been listening to, and enjoying this radio series, please send your comments to: barbara.reed@arts.alabama.gov Listen first hand using the link below. MP3 Download/Stream

Leah Tucker, Executive Director of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and theCarver Theatre in Birmingham

Steve Grauberger interviews Leah Tucker, Executive Director of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and theCarver Theatre in Birmingham.  They discuss the history of the Carver Theatre and the Hall of Fame as well as various events and services provided by the organization. (more)

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Howard Bankhead, executive director of Tennessee Valley Jazz Society

Barbara Edwards, Deputy Director of the Council, interviews Howard Bankhead, executive director of Tennessee Valley Jazz Society, Inc. and the 2013 recipient of the Council Arts Administration Fellowship Award. Under Howard’s leadership, Tennessee Valley Jazz Society has presented “Jazz Education-in-the Schools” programs since 1998. Approximately, 26,500 young people living in the metro Huntsville area have been exposed to jazz artists and jazz music. Additionally, the organization sponsors the annual Jazz-N-June Festival. (more)

Alabama Arts Radio podcast --Marcus Johnson Bay City Brass Band

This program is a rebroadcast of Anne Kimzey interviewing Marcus Johnson of the Bay City Brass Band of Mobile. They discuss brass band history and music in the Mobile Mardi Gras tradition.
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Alabama Arts Radio podcast for August 2nd

This week Anne Kimzey, folklorist with the Alabama State Council on the Arts, interviews jazz and blues musician and bandleader Theodore Arthur, Jr., of Mobile about his music career and his recent tour of Europe and the Middle East. Several of his music students join him during the program.
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