Art and Culture

Presidents can influence public perception of the arts by their policies and even their talents.

"Demonstration Protest" is a great example of gospel funk.

Story of two friends who live on the edge of poverty in Naples.

A painting on the side of a building can sometimes be a work of art worth celebrating and saving.

Sellers toured the world, sang with Mahalia and performed on Broadway.

Rebecca Hagman stops by the studio to talk with Rae Jefferson about the Banksy exhibit thats coming to Waco. 

Another dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Hearing music from the past can draw us into history and remind us that it's not so different from our lives today.

The title track to Come Up to Mount Zion is a foot stoming hand-clapping Holy Ghost revival song. 

Rae Jefferson talks with the conductor Stephen Heyde about his role in the Baylor Symphony as well as the Waco Symphony. 

Charming story of a retirement home for literary senior citizens.

This week marks the 100th birthday of one of the most celebrated musicians in American history.

The Eternal Chariot Singers' "I'll Be Free" is a rare beauty. 

Comedy by David Sedaris considering ‘What if animals acted like people?’

Documentary films can be an effective way of coming to understand artists, even difficult ones.