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Artwork for Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process

Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process

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Music & Dance episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & c... more

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Artwork for Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process

Latest Episodes

Why do we write? Is it to capture a memory before it vanishes or to build a bridge between the person we are and the stories we've been told? In this episode of The Creative Process, we explore the practice of writing as an awakening and tool for dis... more

Step into the deep time of the forest floor, where a single fallen leaf contains the history of the world, and invisible fungal networks hum with ancient conversations. Biologist and acclaimed author David George Haskell reveals a staggering truth: w... more

What if the defining revolution of Earth's history wasn't led by animals or humans, but by flowers? Are we truly individuals, or are our bodies and minds just walking ecosystems?Our guest today is David George Haskell, a biologist who has spent much ... more

In this special edition, we hear from our guests from across the arts and sciences. From composers and poets to forest ecologists and climate envoys, they tell the story of our planet. Moving beyond the data of destruction, we explore the intelligenc... more

On Music, Trust and Connection with the Animal World“Mostly I’ll play in a minor key, something sad, which I think can work for an animal because they can sense the sadness, and they try to reassure me and comfort me. I chose love songs because I'm c... more

How is music a pathway to understanding animals?Musician Plumes‍ takes his guitar to the world's most unlikely concert halls—farms, sanctuaries, and wild habitats. A passionate advocate for veganism and animal welfare, we discuss what animals hear, h... more

“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point ... more

“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics.

I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai WeiweiThe renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations t... more

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Recent Guests

David George Haskell
Biologist and Pulitzer Prize finalist
Episode: Listening to the Living World: Biologist DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Flowers, Forests & Songs of Nature - Highlights
Sadie DeBeer
Sarah Lawrence College student contributing to the conversation
Sarah Lawrence College
Episode: How Flowers Made Our World: DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Deep Time, Plant Intelligence & Listening to the Living World
Loris Sadian
Musician known for performing music for animals in sanctuaries and farms.
Episode: Animals & The Healing Power of Music
Maxim Derevianko
Director of the documentary Ai Weiwei's Turandot
Rome Opera House, Filmmaker
Episode: AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT
Megan Abbott
Edgar Award-winning author of 12 crime novels, including The Turnout and El Dorado Drive.
Episode: Exploring Family Dynamics & Fierce Female Friendships with Novelist MEGAN ABBOTT
Eiren Caffall
Writer and musician whose work focuses on loss and environmental issues.
Author of "All the Water in the World"
Episode: All the Water in the World with Writer & Musician EIREN CAFFALL
Kerry Trott
An English Literature major at Chapman University assisting with the episode
Chapman University
Episode: A Life in Writing with T.C. BOYLE
Tracy McMillan
A woman who grew up in multiple foster homes and had a father who was incarcerated, telling her unique story through media.
Episode: Art, Creativity & Intuition - Filmmakers, Musicians & Artists discuss their Creative Process

Host

Mia Funk
Founder and creative educator; host of The Creative Process and related music & dance episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 358 ratings
  • Very insightful podcast. Able to get a lot of insight of people's experiences with music, as well as how those experiences even work in the first place. I like that this podcast explores both the scientific and personal part of how music ends us affecting us.

    Podchaser
    5
    tahirano
    a year ago
  • Music dance and composing

    Being able to hear the reasoning and heart and inspiration behind such creatives work is such a rarity and treat. This podcast not only answers questions about the artist past but really dives into the creative experience and the meaning and juiciness behind their work. The podcast is calming and sweet, touches the heart and is great to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaschaNNN
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Behind the Scenes Perspective

    As a lover of music, this is where you go beyond what the media presents. This is where you get to know the behind-the-scenes stories of various works of media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrootXXX
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Making of Moon Man – a truly necessary conversation

    The episode featuring Kid Cudi talks about making comics and music in an era where most of the entertainment we consume is filtered through multinational corporations and large media conglomerates. This episode, and the channel in general, convey illuminating conversations that the world is in urgent need of. I loved how The Creative Process succeeds in integrating pop culture and contemporary forms of entertainment to our social, political, and economic realities.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    danycordovezf
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredible and Inspiring Podcast

    Lovingly produced, carefully thorough, and insightfully piercing, the Creative Process is a one of a kind podcast. Many of the episodes revolve around environmental, spiritual, and artistic topics - with the interviews in this channel being filtered through the lens of music. Some especially impactful conversations were with Julian Lennon, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, and Michael Sticka. I, like many others, can’t wait to delve deeper into this amazing body of work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LHutchins_22
    United States2 years ago
  • So many brilliant interviews!

    All of the interviews are super informative, and I loved hearing from the musical artists! They all have such interesting perspectives. The podcast spans a wide variety of genres, and it feels very comprehensive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    evaroses5
    United States2 years ago
  • stellar range

    This channel has an incredible range of voices in the music and arts. I love how these episodes in particular are produced, weaving the interview alongside musical artist’s work. The different perspectives on the purpose of art for the personal and for the public is extremely exciting. I also love hearing how all these artists got started with their work and their current projects!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickiklar
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

    I love hearing the international points of view on this show. Music is not just American and I am so glad someone is interviewing people from all over

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dev.con
    United States2 years ago
  • A beautiful collective

    I deeply appreciate the range of culture and life experience which is showcased here! Growing up in a cultural household, I learned from a very young age the power of music. Music and dance can breach the barrier language may create amongst people. Art expresses emotions which words cannot, and the raw creative talent and human susceptibility here is not only touching, but informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah Lumi
    United States2 years ago
  • A Great Resource

    This podcast is a wonderful way to learn about different thriving communities. It’s awesome to see what efforts are being made to make art, educate, and learn. The interviews are always so thoughtfully hosted. This is a really strong podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vic700208
    United States3 years ago
  • A Spectacular Resource

    This podcast has been a great way to understand the minds of successful artists and trailblazers. It’s wonderful to see how different communities are thriving. The interviews are always masterfully hosted, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jude.Vi
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing guests

    So inspiring stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel11119
    France3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    This podcast does an excellent job of combining environmental matters with music and the arts! I never would have thought how these topics could intertwine in the way they do through the conversations in this podcast. It is a truly informative and eye opening listen. The intersectionality between music, the arts, and the planet is such an important topic that needs to be discussed more. This podcast brings lots of awareness to these subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Milenaroz
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful Music

    Music and Dance have always had such a big role in my life, theres just so much they can do for the mind and body and they are such a major part of human life and cultures. This podcast gives these arts a place to shine and gives a platform for many different types to be shared with the listeners from around the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vgffriday
    United States3 years ago
  • Music and the Earth

    As someone studying both music and environmental studies— two fields that are, at first look, not very connected— I strongly value and appreciate the intersection between these topics that many episodes of this channel provide. So many brilliant and fascinating voices are interviewed on this podcast, and I have learned so much from listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Afcl718
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High production quality and thoughtful conversations
Episodes connect arts with social and environmental issues
Global perspectives and cross-disciplinary approach
Listeners praise depth, mentorship-focused storytelling
Engaging interviews with diverse artists across genres

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The Musician Who Sings to Animals - PLUMES on Trust & Cross-Species Communication - Highlights
Q: What has being around them taught you about freedom?
The nature of freedom is less about time and more about being present and connecting without the stress of societal pressures.
AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT
Q: What is the importance of art during crises?
The interview concluded that art is essential for expression and connection, especially in tumultuous times.
The Theory of Water with LEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON
Q: Could we spend some time just asking you to unpack that leisurely in any way you want?
Sure. One of the things that I was interested in doing is intervening in the idea that Indigenous peoples aren't thinking peoples.
All the Water in the World with Writer & Musician EIREN CAFFALL
Q: Do you see yourself as an activist, writer, artist, musician?
Caffall sees the role of artist as inherently connected to activism, aiming to inspire and nourish those in the field.
All the Water in the World with Writer & Musician EIREN CAFFALL
Q: How do you approach writing into a time like this?
Caffall emphasizes the importance of recognizing our interconnectedness with everything on the planet and how writing projects remind us of this relationship.

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A thoughtful series centered on the minds of artists across music, dance, and broader creative practice. Listeners hear in-depth conversations with composers, performers, writers, and educators about craft, collaboration, and the intersection of art with culture, society, and the environment. Episodes often highlight process, mentorship, and the ways art can illuminate social issues, From cross-cultural perspectives to environmental themes, the discussions tend to blend technical insight with human storytelling, making it a strong pick for creatives seeking practical guidance and inspiration.

Noteworthy angles include global artistic voices, conversations that tie artistic work to larger social or ecological concerns, and a commitment to a... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. David George Haskell
2. Sadie DeBeer
3. Loris Sadian
4. Maxim Derevianko
5. Megan Abbott
6. Eiren Caffall
7. Kerry Trott
8. Tracy McMillan

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