Art of the Song is a one-hour, independently-produced radio show with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through songwriting and other art forms.
The program is heard on over 160 stations worldwide. Learn why songwriters and artists create, how they become inspired, and how you can tap into that creative source in every aspect of your life. Art of the Song is not just for songwriters and musicians, as it explores universal truths common to all creative expression. We talk with writers of folk and roots music as well as novelists and visual artists. Our mission is to inspire listeners to find and express their unique creative voices, and to connect and grow the worldwide community of creative people. The show is hosted by performing songwriting duo John & Viv and originates in the Creative Heart of the Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Recent Episodes
December 27, 2020 Arts & Culture
Chad & Jeremy from the Archive
We were sad to learn of the passing of Chad Stuart of the legendary 1960s British Invasion duo Chad & Jeremy. We had the good fortune of interviewing Chad & Jeremy at a Folk Alliance conference in Memphis in 2008. So, here we dust off the interview from the Archive and re-broadcast it as a tribute to the late Chad Stuart
Read MoreNovember 29, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 11-29
“Bye Bye Miss American Pie…” you know that song.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 10-25
From anthropology graduate student to actor to singer/songwriter and storyteller, Katie has settled on the term “creative universalist” to describe herself.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song
Art of the Song stands with Black, Indigenous and People of Color in solidarity for equal rights and justice.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 10-04
Bruce Molsky bailed on college and big city life for a cold-water cabin in Virginia in the 1970s to soak up authentic Appalachian Mountain music at the feet of its legendary pioneers, old masters who are now long gone.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song
Today on Art of the Song we explore the music and mission of FlipSyde.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 08-16
Our guests this week on Art of the Song are Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 08-09
This week on Art of the Song our guest is singer-songwriter-music educator, Crys Matthews.
Read MoreAugust 2, 2020 Arts & Culture
Art of the Song 08-02
This week we present a special edition of Art of the Song celebrating the legendary folk music club, Caffè Lena.
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