Mississippi Arts Hour
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★ - 10 ratingsEach week, members of MAC's staff host The Mississippi Arts Hour, a radio program broadcast on Mississippi Public Broadcasting's FM and digital radio networks. The show features interviews with Mississippi artists, musicians, craftspeople, and others involved in arts and culture from around the state.
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The Mississippi Arts Hour | Steve Forbert
January 26, 2020 19:48 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to musician Steve Forbert about his 40 year career as a singer and songwriter. Forbert will be awarded a Governor's Arts Award this year for "Excellence in Music." Photo credit: Jay Blakesberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Maurice Surrell
January 19, 2020 16:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Maurice Surrell of the Jackson Southernaires. The group is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year and they continue to be a popular group on the gospel touring circuit. The group is a recipient of one of this year’s Governor’s Arts Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Henry Danton
January 12, 2020 14:33 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBLarry Morrisey talks with ballet master and 2020 Governor's Arts Award recipient Henry Danton. Danton is a native of England and began dancing in London during World War II. Now 100 years-old, he has traveled throughout the world performing and teaching. He has lived and taught in the Hattiesburg area for the past 23 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Richard Kelso
January 05, 2020 16:17 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBMalcolm White talks with Richard Kelso, a 2020 Governor’s Arts Award recipient. Kelso is a Cleveland, Miss., native and well-known Mississippi painter whose work focuses on capturing the beauty, time and place of Mississippi’s land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Neil White
January 02, 2020 15:47 - 40 minutes - 37 MBMalcolm White talks with author and publisher Neil White. Best known for his book "In the Sanctuary of Outcasts," Neil White lives in Oxford where he operates a small publishing company, writes plays and essays, and teaches memoir writing. His newly released book is titled, "Stories from 125 Years of Ole Miss Football.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Yolande van Heerden
December 29, 2019 15:49 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBLarry Morrisey travels to Greenwood to visit with visual artist Yolande Van Heerden. A native of South Africa, Van Heerden has been working and teaching in the mid-Delta for several years. Most recently, her sewing classes for middle and high school students have been very popular in Greenwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Krista Bower
December 18, 2019 19:18 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMalcolm White talks with Krista Pieper Bower, chair of the Dance Department at Belhaven University. Krista is also the director of Yazoo City School of Dance. The two talk about the art of dance, building a community of artist-scholars at Belhaven, and the role of the role of the college in the USA International Ballet Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Jimmy Cajoleas
December 15, 2019 19:20 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBMelody Moody Thortis speaks with author, Jimmy Cajoleas about growing up in Jackson, his writing process and his upcoming book, “Minor Prophets.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Amy Allison
December 01, 2019 16:42 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Amy Allison, a New York-based singer and songwriter and the daughter of the late Mississippi musical legend Mose Allison. She has helped produce "If You’re Going to the City," a new tribute album to her father, featuring a wide range of musicians covering Allison’s songs. Larry talks with Amy about how the album came together as well as discussing Mose Allison’s unique approach to music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Thabi Moyo
November 24, 2019 15:44 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMelody Moody Thortis speaks with Thabi Moyo; Thabi is a jewelry maker and works at the Mississippi Film Office. Melody and Thabi got a chance to sit down and talk about growing up in Mississippi, making art and what it’s like to work in the film industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Mack Allen Smith
November 17, 2019 15:36 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBLarry Morrisey travels to Greenwood and talks with rockabilly and country music pioneer Mack Allen Smith. Smith got started singing for bands in the Delta as a teenager during the 1950s. He recorded in many legendary studios in the region, including Sun Studios in Memphis and Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals. He also performed throughout the region from the late 50s into the 1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Bob May
November 10, 2019 19:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMalcolm White talks with author and broadcaster Bob May. A Newton, Miss. native, May worked in radio broadcasting around the country for many years before returning home several years ago to care for his 90+ year-old father. He has recently published a book titled, "Have Fun Dammit!," a humorous collection of the true stories of his life in a small southern town with his 90-year-old father, an adult son with Down syndrome, and a bossy Yorkshire terrier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Will Jacks
November 03, 2019 15:04 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBLarry Morrisey visits with photographer Will Jacks from Cleveland, Mississippi. His book “Po Monkey’s Portrait of a Juke Joint” has just been published by University Press of Mississippi. The book documents the late Willie Seaberry, the proprietor of Po Monkey’s, a rural juke joint that was located outside of Merigold, Miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Amie Oliver
October 27, 2019 14:11 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks with artist, Amie Oliver, a Delta native currently living and working in Richmond, Virginia. The two spoke about her work in ink and water based paintings and her show called: “Delta Time: Maps, Planes and Watermarks” now open for viewing at the Delta Arts Alliance in Cleveland, Mississippi until November 1, 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Wyatt Waters
October 20, 2019 14:44 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMalcolm White talks to watercolor artist and keynote speaker for the State Arts Conference Wyatt Waters. Best known for his paintings of Southern culture, Waters is a recipient of a 2010 Governor’s Arts Award. He is also well-known for his collaborations with Chef Robert St. John, which have included several books, international travel, and roles as co-hosts on MPB TV’s Palate to Palette series, which chronicles their travels and culinary and artistic experiences across Mississippi and Italy....
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Dr. Redell Hearn
October 13, 2019 14:08 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to Dr. Redell Hearn, Curator of Art and Civil Rights for the Mississippi Museum of Art and Tougaloo College, about Dr. Hearn’s work in the field of Museum studies and her experience incorporating the arts into telling the story of Civil Rights. Dr. Hearn is the Curator for “The Prize: Seven Decades of Lyrical Response to the Call for Civil Rights,” an immersive exhibition that highlights the use of lyrics and poetry and response to the call for Civil Rights. The Pri...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Roger Stolle
October 06, 2019 20:19 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Roger Stolle, the owner of Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Arts in Clarksdale. He talks about his latest book, "Mississippi Juke Joint Confidential," which recounts his experiences working with some of the legendary juke joint owners, musicians, and characters, including Red Paden of Red’s Place in Clarksdale and Willie “Po Monkey” Seaberry of Po Monkey’s Lounge near Merigold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Tricia Walker
September 29, 2019 14:57 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMalcolm White talks to Tricia Walker, singer/songwriter and former director of the Delta Music Institute at Delta State University. The two talk about Tricia’s storied career, which includes writing songs for Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, Kathy Troccoli and Allison Krauss, who won a GRAMMY® for “Looking In The Eyes Of Love,” co-written by Tricia. As part of the show, Tricia also talks about and plays a few songs from her latest album "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Eye." Hosted on Acast. See ...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Rebekah Stark Johnson
September 22, 2019 14:25 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks with cellist and executive director of the Hattiesburg Arts Council, Rebekah Stark Johnson. Melody and Rebekah speak about learning and performing cello, engaging communities through the arts and some of the newest projects sponsored by the Hattiesburg Arts Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Raphael Semmes
September 15, 2019 14:58 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMalcolm White talks to Raphael Semmes, a musician, producer, bandleader, and event organizer. The two friends talk about Raphael’s musical journey and the events he organizes such as Township Jazz Fest', Jazz Brunch at Table 100, and the upcoming family favorite, WellsFest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Talamieka Brice
September 09, 2019 14:44 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBMelody Moody Thortis speaks with artist and activist Talamieka Brice. Talamieka and her husband Charles are co-owners of Brice Media and consider themselves visual storytellers with their work in photography, web and graphic design. Brice's most recent passion project is Mississippi2, a magazine highlighting the achievements of Mississippians along with her work in arts, activism and as an entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Bill Ellison
September 08, 2019 14:45 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBMalcolm White talks to Bill Ellison. Bill is a longtime Jackson area musician and since 1992, he has hosted the popular MPB radio program “Grassroots,” which received a Governor’s Arts Award in 2010. He also works with the MPB Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Jerry Brooks
August 25, 2019 12:55 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBLarry Morrisey visits with musician and songwriter Jerry Brooks. Brooks is a MAC Roster Artist and was awarded an Artist Fellowship Award last month. A native of Jackson, he got his start playing bluegrass and country music while still in junior high, later played in rock and soul bands during high school and his twenties, and then returned to acoustic music with the arrival of disco. He’s played with many legendary Mississippi bands, including the Vernon Brothers, Delta Breeze, and The Dog B...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Bobby Rush
August 18, 2019 15:20 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMalcolm White talks with blues legend Bobby Rush about his newly released album Sitting on Top of the Blues. Now in his eighties, the 2013 Governor’s Arts Award recipient and 2017 GRAMMY winner still headlines shows and tours internationally, showing no signs of slowing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Leslie Ann Barker
August 11, 2019 15:39 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to MAC’s new Director of Arts-based Community Development, Leslie Ann Barker. Originally from Clinton, MS, Leslie recently moved back home to Mississippi after spending the past 13 years working with communities in Memphis, TN. They talk about Leslie’s background in and passion for theater and community engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Remembering Floyd Shaman
August 04, 2019 15:20 - 43 minutes - 99 MBRemembering the late artist and sculptor Floyd Shaman of Cleveland this week. The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel recently sponsored a show of Shaman’s work. Larry Morrisey attended the exhibit opening and recorded memories of the artist from his family, friends and former students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour Antoinette Badenhorst
July 29, 2019 14:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMalcolm White talks to MAC Roster Artist Antoinette Badenhorst. Known for her work in porcelain, Badenhorst has developed her ceramic mastery over the past 20 years in various countries. She has dedicated most of her career to promoting arts education after developing a passion for teaching.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Antoinette Badenhorst
July 28, 2019 14:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMalcolm White talks to MAC Roster Artist Antoinette Badenhorst. Known for her work in porcelain, Badenhorst has developed her ceramic mastery over the past 20 years in various countries. She has dedicated most of her career to promoting arts education after developing a passion for teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Jimbo Mathus
July 21, 2019 14:22 - 40 minutes - 37 MBLarry Morrisey catches up with musician Jimbo Mathus. He is currently touring to promote Incinerator, his latest album. The record pulls together songs that Mathus has written throughout his career and features a number of guest musicians, including Andrew Bird and Lily Hiatt. Larry spoke to Mathus on location at Duling Hall in Jackson, prior to the concert that evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Mississippi Invitational
July 14, 2019 14:40 - 44 minutes - 103 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks about the Mississippi Invitational with Dr. Kimberli Gant, guest curator and Betsy Bradley, Director of the Mississippi Museum of Art. The Invitational is a bi-annual exhibit that features works from visual artists from across the state. Melody also talked to this year’s featured artists and recent winners of the fellowship award associated with the Invitational. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Claire Holley
July 07, 2019 18:55 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMalcolm White talks to Claire Holley, a folk musician from Jackson, Mississippi. Holley has recorded several solo albums and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. They discuss her music and her Southern roots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | William Goodman
June 30, 2019 15:19 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMalcolm White talks with William Goodman, a mixed media visual artist and muralist based in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood. Goodman’s aesthetic is known for its blend of graffiti, collage, and culture references. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Michael Ford
June 23, 2019 12:59 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBLarry Morrisey talks with filmmaker and photographer Michael Ford about his new book "North Mississippi Homeplace." While living in Oxford during the early 1970s, Ford documented rural life in North Mississippi through a documentary film and photography. This book compiles his photographs from that period, including photos of an Oxford blacksmith, a molasses maker and other rural folkways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Hal Jeanes
June 16, 2019 15:51 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBMelody Moody Thortis speak to Hal Jeanes. Hal is a well-known Mississippi based musician, playing in bands such as the Vernon Brothers and the D’Lo Trio for more than twenty years. Melody and Hal spoke about Hal’s musical influences, his love of bluegrass as “fusion” music, and you’ll hear him playing live in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Forrest Galey
June 09, 2019 15:09 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMalcolm White talks with Forrest Galey, Eudora Welty curator for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about the reissue of the book "Eudora Welty Photographs," published by the University Press of Mississippi. The book, originally published in 1989, features digitally restored photographs taken by Welty in the 1930s-1950s. Famous for her work as a novelist and short story writer, Welty was also an accomplished photographer. The newly released book includes her Depression Era ph...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Mary Miller
June 02, 2019 14:19 - 41 minutes - 38 MBLarry Morrisey talks with Oxford-based writer Mary Miller about her latest novel "Biloxi." A native of Jackson, Miller has received high praise for her previous novel and story collections. Her latest book follows the adventures of a gruff Gulf Coast retiree and his dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Ward Emling
May 26, 2019 14:03 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMalcolm White talks to Ward Emling, an actor, activist, and longtime director of the Mississippi Film Office. The two discuss film incentives, Emling's return to the stage as an actor, and the recent film festivals in which Emling has played a key role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Johnie B. and Iretta Sanders
May 19, 2019 15:21 - 36 minutes - 33 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Iretta and Johnie B. Sanders, a husband and wife blues duo who have recently settled in Mississippi. Johnie a native of Chicago, and Iretta, originally from Tunica, met in Chicago. They started performing together and later spent several years in St. Paul, Minnesota. They moved to Mississippi in 2016 and are becoming regular performers at clubs and festivals around the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Calvin Phelps
May 12, 2019 16:31 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to Calvin Phelps, the founder and director of Pike School of Art in McComb. They talk about the mission of the School and some of it's recent community outreach programs. They also talk about Phelps' role as President of the McComb Creative Economy Partnership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Cole Furlow
May 05, 2019 14:56 - 41 minutes - 38 MBMalcolm White talks to Cole Furlow, a singer/songwriter, producer, composer and photographer based in Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Andrew Bryant
April 28, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBLarry Morrisey travels to Oxford to talk with singer songwriter Andrew Bryant. A native of Calhoun County, Bryant has been recording and touring for nearly 15 years. His latest record, 2018’s “Ain’t It Like the Cosmos,” received strong reviews in the music press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Michael Norris AKA Mr. Fluid
April 21, 2019 15:04 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBDiane Williams talk with Jackson-area hip hop artist Michael Norris, a.k.a. Mr. Fluid, on this week’s Mississippi Arts Hour. Mr. Fluid is an emcee, poet, and producer. He has released three albums produced entirely by himself, the latest of which is titled, "When Conformity Is Not Comfortable." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Edgar Smith
April 14, 2019 15:08 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBMalcolm White talks with Dr. Edgar E. Smith, chairman of the Mississippi Blues Commission’s Blues Musicians Benevolent Fund. Dr. Smith is a retired biochemist and educator who grew up in the Mississippi Delta and was exposed to the blues at an early age. Although Dr. Smith’s professional background involves science, education, university administration, and philanthropy, he has retained his longstanding interest in and passion for the blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Robert Kimbrough, Sr
April 07, 2019 15:13 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBLarry Morrisey talks with bluesman Robert Kimbrough, Sr. Kimbrough is the son of the late legendary bluesman Junior Kimbrough. He grew up playing the blues with his father and brothers and is now active as a touring and recording musician. He also presents the Kimbrough Cotton-Patch Blues Festival, an annual festival in Holly Springs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Glennray Tutor
March 31, 2019 15:17 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to Oxford based painter, Glennray Tutor. They spoke about the inspiration and meaning behind his hyper-realism paintings. A true master, Glennray shares some of his unique methods, techniques and approach to creating his works of art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Carlyle Wolfe
March 24, 2019 15:22 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBMalcolm White talks to Oxford-based artist Carlyle Wolfe. Carlyle creates works of art inspired by the nature around her. The silhouetted shapes of leaves and other flora are often the subjects of her paintings and sculptures, evoking themes of the passage of time and notions of beauty. She has a BFA in painting from the University of Mississippi and an MFA in painting and drawing from Louisiana State University and is a past MAC Fellowship recipient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Adam Estes
March 17, 2019 15:26 - 41 minutes - 94.1 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Adam Estes, a professor of music at the University of Mississippi. They talk about his work with his group, The Assembly Quartet (current MAC Roster Artists) and the upcoming saxophone conference at the university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Andi Bedsworth
March 10, 2019 15:29 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBMelody Moody Thortis talks to Oxford based fiber artist, Andi Bedsworth. Andi is also the director of the Oxford Fiber Arts Festival. Melody spoke with Andi about her background in art, theatre, teaching, and her work in the community. This week’s episode was recorded at the Southern Documentary Project offices, part of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture on the campus of Ole Miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Earl Dismuke
March 03, 2019 16:33 - 42 minutes - 96.3 MBMalcolm White travels to Oxford to talk with area sculptor and MAC Visual Arts Fellowship recipient Earl Dismuke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Arts Hour | Stacy Howell
February 25, 2019 04:00 - 77.8 MBLarry Morrisey visits with Stacy Howell, the executive director of the Mary C O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs. Howell tells about the history of the building and gives details on the wide range of arts and cultural programming that the Center provides for residents on the Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.