Art of the Song

Series produced by Art of the Song

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Art of the Song is a weekly one-hour radio program (1/2 talk, 1/2 music) exploring creativity through the lens of songwriting and music performance.

Now celebrating 17 years on the air, the music and interview show is heard on over 100 public and community stations across North America. We interview legendary as well as up-and-coming artists. Past interviews have included Smokey Robinson, Glenn Frey, Gretchen Peters, Jorma Kaukonen, Loreena McKennitt, Leon Russell, Judy Collins, Roger Daltrey and Joan Osborne. Art of the Song’s mission is to educate listeners on the creative process through discussions of songwriting and performing.


147 Pieces

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We talk with John McCutcheon about his album: To Everyone in All the World: A Celebration of Pete Seeger.

  • Added: Mar 15, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
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On this episode Art of the Song we welcome Ronny Cox back to the show to celebrate a look at life from the lofty vantage point of 8 decades on this...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
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On this episode of Art of the Song Live from Caffè Lena we bring you none other than Kinky Friedman.

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: The Handsome Family , Credit: Stock
With a following that is closely approaching Cult status, The Handsome Family (Brett & Renie Sparks) clue us into the fantastic journeys they take ...

Bought by KKRN, WNMU-FM, WRNC-LP, KRCB 104.9, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Sep 03, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Caption: Don Was , Credit: Berklee Press Photo
Recorded live with an audience at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Don Was talks about the creative process involved in producing, playing and m...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and WETD


  • Added: Aug 14, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Janis Ian , Credit: Press Photo
"I've rarely had more fun with an interview, or performance, for that matter. Thanks so much for letting me play!" Janis Ian ~ This week we celeb...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KNBA, WRNC-LP, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Aug 14, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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West Virginia born, Nashville songcatcher Kathy Mattea talks with John & Viv about the creative process behind her recent release Coal. Deeply pers...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:00