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Big Ears: Conversations About Music

Big Ears Festival
Big Ears Festival
Music
Big Ears
Jazz
Knoxville
My Light, My Destroyer
New York City
Community
Jazz Music
WLAC
Improvisation
Creative Music
Ashley Capps
Nashville
Michael Hurley
Big Ears 2025
Joe Boyd
Ann Powers
1965
Civil Rights Movement

Big Ears: Conversations About Music is a podcast that brings together cutting-edge musicians, journalists, and community leaders in discussions about the creative process, collaboration, and the transformative power of music. The podcast features one-on-one talks and roundtable discussions hosted by expert music critics with the artists who make Big Ears unique, offering a behind-the-scenes look a... more

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Two time GRAMMY winner, vocalist and MacArthur Fellow Cécile McLorin Salvant joins critic Natalie Weiner to unpack what it means to be called a jazz singer. Salvant reflects on her musical upbringing in both classical and jazz traditions, contrasting... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Carpenter
Leader and arranger of the Ghost Train Orchestra
Episode: Songs & Symphonics: Celebrating Moondog at Big Ears
Joan Wasser
Singer-songwriter known as Joan As Police Woman
Episode: Songs & Symphonics: Celebrating Moondog at Big Ears
Lisa Bielawa
Composer, vocalist, and project maker
Episode: Lisa Bielawa on Knoxville Broadcast
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Grammy-winning vocalist and MacArthur Fellow
Nonesuch Records
Episode: Cécile McLorin Salvant
Ashley Capps
Founder and artistic director of Big Ears Festival
Big Ears Festival
Episode: Big Ears 2026 Lineup Reveal
Cassandra Jenkins
Musician known for her intimate and immersive storytelling through music
Big Ears Festival
Episode: Cassandra Jenkins
Béla Fleck
Episode: Ashley Capps
Bill Frisell
Acclaimed guitarist
Episode: Ashley Capps
Yuka Honda
Electronics musician
Episode: Ashley Capps

Hosts

Sara Gioletti
Host of discussions focused on contemporary music and culture, often featuring diverse perspectives from artists and critics.
Matt Merowitz
Host and producer known for leading insightful discussions at the festival, contributing to the musical narrative.

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Songs & Symphonics: Celebrating Moondog at Big Ears
Q: Joan, tell me about what your knowledge of Moondog was.
The lore of Moondog is present within musicians that are obsessed with anything out of the norm.
Songs & Symphonics: Celebrating Moondog at Big Ears
Q: Brian, talk a little bit about your approach to doing the album.
We wanted to show the breadth of Moondog's music, including different styles and arranging it in a compelling flow.
Charles Lloyd with Don Was: Live at Big Ears 2025
Q: How do you prepare for a live performance?
The whole of life is a preparation.
Charles Lloyd with Don Was: Live at Big Ears 2025
Q: What do you look for in musicians?
I'm looking for is looking for me, I already told you that.
Wadada Leo Smith & Tyshawn Sorey
Q: Do you think that music, instrumental music, sound, can affect our social and political reality?
Tyshawn believes that music must reflect social and political reality, as these elements inevitably influence artists and their compositions.

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A rich tapestry of musical conversations unfolds through an array of dialogues featuring artists, music critics, and festival leaders. Each episode explores the intersection of music, culture, and community, often highlighting transformative experiences at a renowned music festival. Notable discussions include reflections on historical influences in music, personal storytelling, and the roles artists play in challenging societal norms. With a diverse range of topics, from jazz to experimental music, the series showcases the dynamics of creative expression and collaboration, emphasizing a deep connection with audiences and the significance of shared experiences in the musical journey. This unique approach to music journalism fosters an engag... more

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2. Joan Wasser
3. Lisa Bielawa
4. Cécile McLorin Salvant
5. Ashley Capps
6. Cassandra Jenkins
7. Béla Fleck
8. Bill Frisell

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