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The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul MyersMonterey Jazz Festival Special, featuring Samara Joy, Darin Atwater, and Bryan Burkert.Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist/composer Samara Joy is already establishing herself as one of the hottest stars on the contemporary jazz scene. In the run-up to the October 11th release of her new album, Portrait (Verve), Ms. Joy is one of the featured performers at this years Monterey Jazz Festival (Sept 27-29). We chatted about how this twenty-something prodigy stays sane in the midst of her fast moving career. And last summer, Paul spoke with the Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival, Darin Atwater (Soul Symphony), and Bryan Burkert (The Sound Garden in Baltimore) about t...2024-09-2452 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterHarmonizing Traditions: Darin Atwater's Journey Blending Classical & African American Music | Composer, Conductor, Soulful Symphony FounderGet ready for thought-provoking conversations on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, with your host, Rob Lee, and today’s guest: Darin Atwater, a distinguished composer, conductor, pianist, and producer, embodies a prolific career that spans film, recording, radio, and television. As the visionary force behind Soulful Symphony, an orchestra ingeniously fusing classical and African American roots music, Atwater shapes cultural landscapes and fosters artistic unity. With over two decades of expertise, he stands as a cultural architect, captivating audiences and cultivating a distinctive artistic realm where music bridges divides and ignites a vibrant community.In th...2022-05-1330 min
THE MAESTRO SERIES: An interview with Stanley J. ThurstonStanley J. Thurston is one of Washington's beloved musical figures. Whether he is standing in front of The Heritage Signature Chorale or on the stage of The Kennedy Center, his demand for excellence shines through. Thurston joins The Maestro Series to discuss his role as founding conductor of The Heritage Signature Chorale and its upcoming concert. The concert will feature Poulenc's "Gloria" and Darin Atwater's "Proclamations." We will also delve into his extensive career as a conductor and perhaps upcoming projects.2018-11-0723 min
Real Life Real FaithTalk to Denise Josiah Gospel Music ArtistSinger, songwriter, and worship leader Denise Josiah was born on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten and has since developed into a passionate psalmist with a heart for God. Now residing in the Baltimore Washington area (DMV), Denise has performed extensively and has been featured at a number of other events in and around the DMV and across the United States and Europe. Growing up as a ‘PK’, Denise was no stranger to the stage. Her enthusiasm for life and her love for music led her to the microphone at the very early age of four and since then has bloss...2016-08-1732 min