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,
Upcoming Episodes
April 28, 2024 Arts & Culture
Jack Tempchin
Perhaps best known for his collaborative work with the late Glenn Frey of the Eagles, Jack wrote their classic Peaceful Easy Feeling, and co-wrote most of the songs on Glenns solo album.
Read MoreApril 21, 2024 Arts & Culture
Gabrielle Louise
The daughter of two vagabond musicians, she inherited the genetic predisposition to wanderlust and song.
ListenMarch 3, 2024 Arts & Culture
Jackson Browne
When we first started Art of the Song in 2003 , we made a “dream list” of artists we’d like to interview
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2024 Arts & Culture
Crys Matthews
A North Carolina native who now calls Herndon, Virginia home, she blends Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest, original lyrics.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2024 Arts & Culture
Jay Farrar
One of the founding fathers of the “Alt Country” movement, Jay is a veteran of two critically acclaimed groups, Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, the later of which is still a going concern.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2024 Arts & Culture
Amy Helm
She is the daughter of the legendary drummer for the Band, the late Levon Helm, and she’s also a founding member of alt-country ensemble, Ollabelle.
Read MoreDecember 31, 2023 Arts & Culture
Alice Howe and Freebo
We spoke with Alice and Freebo about the release of her album Circumstance which was recorded at the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Read MoreDecember 24, 2023 Arts & Culture
Paul Winter
His musical odyssey has long embraced the traditions of the world’s cultures, as well as the wildlife voices of what he refers to as “the greater symphony of the Earth.”
Read MoreDecember 17, 2023 Arts & Culture
Nikara Warren
Born and bred in Brooklyn, New York, her grandfather is world-renowned jazz pianist Kenny Barron, and she’s the daughter of a half Trinidadian father, and a “Brooklyn ‘Round the Way” girl mother.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2023 Arts & Culture
Jorma Kaukonen
In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots and blues music.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2023 Arts & Culture
Jonatha Brooke – AOTS 20 Years
Jonatha has been writing songs, making records, and touring since the early 90's. After four major label releases, she started her own independent label in 1999 and has since released eight more albums.
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