Art Lives
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Episode 2: Greg DudzienskI (part 1)
Art Lives
10/06/18 • -1 min
Greg Dudzienski is a saxophonist, composer, and an educator based in Chicago. He retired from the Navy Music Program last fall. In Episode 2 Greg tells us about his personal and professional transition to civilian life. We also discuss the many hours artists need to dedicate to their craft, some socially and some in solitude. Greg’s conversation is in 2 parts - Episode 2 & 3.
Each episode ends with an excerpt from Greg’s album La Luna, with
Francesco D'Errico - Piano
Marco De Tilla - Bass
Marco Fazzari - Drums
Greg read two excerpts from the book Flow, written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. He also paraphrased author Austin Kleon.
Greg’s “Three Things:”
* John Coltrane - A Love Supreme and Crescent
*Natalie Prass - Her new album is the Future and the Past
*Paul Simon - His new album is In the Blue Light
Title and transition music heard on this episode was composed by Nicholaus Meyers: Slightly Funky, performed by Ken Jimenez and Nicholaus Meyers, and End of Time performed by Elizabeth DeLamater. Art Lives is available here and on ITunes
Art Lives Podcast RSSEpisode 9: Jennifer Uphoff Gray
Art Lives
03/08/19 • -1 min
Jennifer Uphoff Gray is the Artistic Director of Forward Theatre, a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Madison, Wisconsin.
In this episode Jennifer talks us through her self-designed training, from her “lightbulb” moment to Broadway. We learn how Jennifer collaborated with other artists to form a new thriving arts organization, one that allows her to maintain her family legacy of community engagement and social justice. We also discuss day-to-day-life as an artistic director, and her belief that personal suffering is not required for creative expression.
Jen’s “Three Things:”
- Watching an aspiring director learn, apprentice and now direct theatre professionally
- Excellent new dramatic art available on entertainment streaming services, which allow unusual and experimental storytelling
- The passionate dedication of her colleague, Julia Nicholas, Forward Theatre’s Development Director
Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Art Lives Podcast RSSEpisode 7: Zahra Gordon
Art Lives
01/15/19 • -1 min
Zahra Gordon is an award-winning Caribbean American poet, journalist and writer living in La Brea, Trinidad & Tobago. On this episode Zahra recounts her experiences growing up in both Trinidad and the United States. We learn of Zahra’s mission to rescue voices from the past before they disappear, and gain a glimpse into the vibrant ecosystem of thought that creates Zahra’s art.
Zahra’s blog, “Zee Speaks,” contains links to her published work. In addition, Zahra runs Speakeasy Solutions, which provides private tuition in English language, literature, reading and creative writing.
Zahra’s “Three Things:”
TEZA, a film by Haile Gerima
*Citizen, a book by poet Claudia Rankine
*The works of Kerry James Marshall
Zahra also mentioned authors Chester Himes, Zora Neal Hurston, and professor, scholar and poet R. Victoria Arana.
Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here and on Apple Podcasts.
Art Lives Podcast RSSSeason 3 - Episode 2: Li-Hsuan Hsu
Art Lives
11/03/20 • -1 min
Li-Hsuan Hsu is an art educator and researcher whose interests lie at the intersection of arts and leadership.
In this episode, Li-Hsuan tells us how she uses art to teach students leadership and coping skills for difficult times. She also speaks about how the practice of making art can create a space to pause, recalibrate, and process our emotions.
Some of Li-Hsuan’s recent research can be found here.
Some recent artwork can be found here.
Art Lives Podcast RSSArt Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers, and performed by Nicholaus and Ken Jimenez. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Episode 8: Clifford Alexis
Art Lives
01/31/19 • -1 min
Dr. Clifford Alexis was a virtuoso musician and composer, an innovative steelpan builder and tuner, a brilliant educator, and mentor and friend to people all over the world. Cliff first came to the U.S. in 1964 as a member of the National Steelband of Trinidad and Tobago. He performed all over the world with this group and as leader of his own groups, and then taught for 12 years in the St. Paul, Minnesota public schools, and 27 years at Northern Illinois University. He received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from NIU and the Chaconia Silver National Award from Trinidad and Tobago.
This is special episode of Art Lives. It is part of a 2008 interview presented now to honor Cliff, who passed away on Tuesday, January 29 at age 82.
People have shared incredible stories this week about Cliff, what he taught them, how he cared for them and how he changed their lives. He was dedicated to his family, yet somehow took care of countless others.
In the 1980s and 90s there was a lot of misinformation in the United States about the origins of the steel pan in Trinidad & Tobago, where Cliff was born. Many first and second generation steelpannists did not speak about their shared history, Cliff included. Finally, in the early 2000s, more players and pan builders agreed to speak on the record, including Cliff. (My doctoral research was inspired by Cliff’s pan story, and this interview, as well as other introductions he made, enabled my entire project.)
Cliff has said some of this information in other interviews, but he includes some wonderful details here, including Cliff’s touring years in the 1970s, and how he learned to love teaching. You will hear passion, honesty and comedy in this interview. I think friends, family and new listeners alike will enjoy hearing him talk about his remarkable life.
Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Season 3 - Episode 4: Yuko Asada
Art Lives
01/19/21 • -1 min
Yuko Asada is a Japanese American musician who specializes in the steelpan. She builds and tunes steelpans, composes and arranges music, teaches, and performs on multiple steelpan voices as well as the piano.
In this episode Yuko describes her duties at Northern Illinois University, and how they have changed since the pandemic. She also speaks about how the pandemic has affected her artistic and personal life, and has advice for younger artists, especially those who study cultures other than their own.
Some of Yuko’s most recent performance and educational projects include:
Pan In Unity, a virtual steelband of 691 performers from 23 countries, produced in 2020 by Yuko Asada, Dr. Mia Gormandy Benjamin and Tracy Thornton.
Virtual Steelband (2015) and Virtual Steelband II (2017) were the first large online mass-steelband projects, founded and produced by Yuko Asada, Abram Breiling, Dr. Mia Gormandy Benjamin, and Scott McConnell.
Yuko’s composition for traditional Thai instruments and steelband, "Forn Dueng Khrok Dueng Sak," was premiered in 2016.
Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers, and performed by Nicholaus and Ken Jimenez. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Art Lives Podcast RSS08/25/19 • -1 min
Violinist Daniela Arley and percussionist William Ramos perform in the Orquesta Sinfònica Nacional de Costa Rica, and together as Duo Arley-Ramos, featuring music for the violin & marimba.
In this episode, Daniela and William tell us about their respective musical histories, including William’s grandfather, who ran away with a circus. As members of the Orquesta Sinfònica Nacional de Costa Rica (OSN), Daniela and William get to play a great variety of music for enthusiastic audiences, yet still participate in other musical projects, such as their new duo collaboration. We discuss the importance of new creation, preserving the old classics, and the concept of “giving back.”
William has four albums, including Turrialba 1920s.
Here is a clip of William playing his arrangements of Costa Rican folk music.
This is a delightful clip of Daniela playing soon after she joined the OSN.
Art Lives Theme and Incidental music composed by Nicholaus Meyers, and performed by Nicholaus and Ken Jimenez. Art Lives Logo created by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.
Art Lives Podcast RSSSeason 2 - Episode 2: Karla Huston
Art Lives
07/20/19 • -1 min
Karla Huston is a poet based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Karla was the 2017-2018 Poet Laureate of Wisconsin.
On this episode Karla tells us what it means to be a Poet Laureate for a State. She also discusses how her artistic and educational roles have informed each other, and what it means to be a good Literary Citizen. At the end of the episode, Karla reads “The Theory of Lipstick,” which won a Pushcart Prize in 2011.
You can find more information about Karla and her work, which includes 8 chapbooks and a full collection, here: www.karlahuston.com
Karla recommends reading any poetry that speaks to you! She is currently reading these wonderful works:
Tyehimba Jess, Olio
Allison Joseph, Confessions of a Barefaced Woman
Ilya Kaminsky, Deaf Republic
Ted Kooser, Kindest Regards
Dorianne Laux, Only As The Day Is Long
Art Lives theme and transition music is composed by Nicholaus Meyers. Logo designed by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, on Apple podcasts and Stitcher.
Art Lives Podcast RSS06/03/19 • -1 min
Christopher Lee is an international flute performer and teacher, a Certified Personal Trainer and founding member of Whole Musician, a team of teachers who provide holistic artistic workshops and residencies.
Based in Toronto, Chris performs all over the world. He spoke about preparing and staying healthy for performance while traveling, and explained the Whole Musician vision and what Whole Musician does during a typical artist residency. In the second half of the episode, Chris shares the remarkable story of his sudden heart attack last fall, and his astounding full recovery since.
Christopher Lee’s website is: www.christopherlee.ca.
On this episode we hear an excerpt of “Paçoca,” from his album Bailar Conmigo.
Art Lives theme and transition music is composed by Nicholaus Meyers. Logo designed by Eduardo Moreno. Art Lives is available here, on Apple podcasts and Stitcher.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Art Lives have?
Art Lives currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Art Lives cover?
The podcast is about Visual Arts, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Art Lives?
The episode title 'Season 2 - Episode 2: Karla Huston' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Art Lives?
The average episode length on Art Lives is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Art Lives released?
Episodes of Art Lives are typically released every 35 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of Art Lives?
The first episode of Art Lives was released on Sep 20, 2018.
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