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Articulate believes that art is for everyone, that creative expression is a basic human need, and that culture tells us who we are. As such, we approach artists as deep thinkers and doers who both reflect, and help shape, our understanding of the world. Articulate with Jim Cotter; Stories from where life meets art.
Jason Reynolds, Alisa Weilerstein, and Ibeyi
The complex interior worlds of Jason Reynolds, Alisa Weilerstein, and Ibeyi, explored.
Heidi Latsky, Gary Baseman, and Bang on a Can
The unconventional paths of Heidi Latsky, Gary Baseman, and Bang on a Can.
Leslie Jamison, Josh Radnor, and Luciana Souza
Honest self-reflection is a virtue for Leslie Jamison, Josh Radnor, and Luciana Souza.
Shannon Hale, Wu Han, Magda Giannikou
No frontiers limit Shannon Hale, Wu Han, or Banda Magda.
Shara Nova performs the songs and shares the stories that have shaped her life.
Jim Garland, Tank and the Bangas, Ani DiFranco
Niche definers: Jim Garland, Tank and the Bangas, Ani DiFranco.
Lila Downs, Heather Dewey-Hagborg, Steve Tobin & Josh Ritter
What matters lasts, with Lila Downs, Heather-Dewey Hagborg, Steve Tobin, and Josh Ritter.
The Do Lab, Cheryl Boyce Taylor, and Julien Baker
Making lemonade with Do Lab, Cheryl Boyce Taylor, and Julien Baker.
Ricky Reed, Danzy Senna, and Donn T
Keeping it real with Ricky Reed, Danzy Senna, and Donn T.
Caroline Shaw, Lizzo, and Robert Janz
Knowing the rules, then breaking them is common to all of Articulate’s subjects this week.
Celebrated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, in concert and conversation, with Jim Cotter.
Watsky, Sound of Philadelphia, Ian Brennan
Watsky and How to Ruin Everything, the Sound of Philadelphia, the Democratization of Music
Xenia Rubinos, Worth, The Rhythm Divine
Musician Xenia Rubinos, the worth of art, percussionist Don Liuzzi
Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Singer Kevin Barnes
The Evolution of Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal
Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez
Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez
Music with Teeth, Meeting the Makers, A Soul for Jazz
Roomful of Teeth, 21st century artisans, jazz singer Kandace Springs
Climate Change Art, Gerald Busby, First Time's The Charm
Changing Minds, Changing Climate; Gerald Busby’s Lust for Life; First Time’s the Charm
Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang
Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang
Bharatanatyam, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Afrofuturism
The classical dance form Bharatanatyaml; conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin; Afrofuturism
Conductor Marin Alsop, How We Listen, Singer TM Krishna
Marin Alsop: Conducting Change; How We Listen; TM Krishna: Indian Classical
Young adult author Jason Reynolds truly believes that children are our future.
Bang on a Can: Bringing Downtown Uptown
Classical group Bang on a Can is happy to pass the torch of rebellion.
The Quiet Truths of Luciana Souza
Luciana Souza is a celebrated vocalist, who communicates beautifully without words.
For writer Leslie Jamison, sobriety was the first step into a new kind of creativity.
Actor-Writer-Director-Musician
Josh Radnor understood quickly that fame and fortune wouldn’t make him happy.
Singer-songwriter Magda Giannikou has always craved and embraced the unknown.
Young adult author Shannon Hale believes kids should have access to stories of all kinds.
Wu Han: In Concert and Conversation
From a young age, pianist Wu Han has understood the virtue of discipline.
