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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.
David Finckel: The Chamber Music Maestro
Cellist David Finckel, in concert and conversation with Jim Cotter.
Marc Bamuthi Joseph: Stage, Page, Body, Mind
Poet and dancer Marc Bamuthi Joseph, in concert and conversation.
Goth, Death, and Lovecraft, Oh My! A Halloween Special
Gothic Truth & Fiction. Our Greatest Fear. Fear of the Known.
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
Sarah Williams Goldhagen: Welcome to Your World
Sarah Williams Goldhagen is on a crusade to fix architecture, now.
Hélène Grimaud: The Keys to Life
For Hélène Grimaud music has been both a profession and salvation.
Sylvia Plath: The Iconic Sad Girl
Sylvia Plath should be remembered as more than a poster girl for despair.
Oliver Jeffers: Principled Uncertainty
An artist falls in love with an engineer. Perspectives shift.
They Might Be Giants: Cultivated Eccentricity
Don’t be fooled by the “lighthearted” music of They Might Be Giants.
Amy Seiwert: Ballet’s Mad Scientist
Amy Seiwert is constantly pushing against boundaries.
Balkrishna Doshi: Building Compassion
Balkrishna Doshi learned a lot about his craft as a bedridden 10-year-old.
Radnor and Lee: A Beautiful Bro-Mance
Josh Radnor and Ben Lee were friends before they decided to make music together.
Hayley Kiyoko: High Expectations
Singer, songwriter, actor, and director Hayley Kiyoko in conversation with Tori Marchiony.
Tobias Frere-Jones: A Man of Letters
Type designer Tobias Frere-Jones disagrees with your 1st-grade teacher.
