Arizona Spotlight for September 4, 2015
The psychology of everyday sounds; "That Desert Sound" celebrates the Tucson music scene of the 1980s; using Tucson to study the geography of global change; capturing the beauty and intensity of monsoon lightning on film.
Arizona Spotlight for August 21, 2015
What does "Mapping Q" say about Tucson's social landscape and LGBTQ youth?; a look back to Tucson in 1776; The Friends of Tucson's Birthplace celebrates the city's 240th birthday; blues legend Stefan George remembered.
Arizona Spotlight for July 17, 2015
A welcome to new American citizens from around the globe; sharing music and camaraderie in Downtown Tucson; The Rogue Theatre's new look at "The Portrait of Dorian Gray"; and a call to practice paying attention in your own backyard.
Piano Bar Brings Business, Song to Downtown Tucson
Downtown Tucson's new musical diversion reconnects to the past.
Arizona Spotlight for May 15th, 2015
Truckers compete in state driving championship; visit a class that teaches laughter yoga; Bob Boze Bell talks about Billy the Kid and tall tales from Arizona history; plus the music of Nive Neilsen.
Interpol
Interpol's drummer Sam Fogarino talks about how the band measures and enjoys their current success.
Arizona Spotlight for February 20th, 2015
Transgender woman held in male immigration detention; Peace Corps volunteers share life changing experiences; musician Suzanne Vega talks about tide and time; Chris Dashiell on 2015 Academy Awards.
Quartet for the End of Time
Author Johanna Skibsrud discusses drawing on a famous piece of music for inspiration, and reads from her new novel for "Sound Fiction".
"The Dance of Yao"
A trio of virtuoso musicians play a traditional Chinese folk melody, perfom at the Confucius Institute's New Year Celebration.
Stairwell Session: Mitzi Cowell
Listen to the sly, bluesy songs of one of Tucson's most in demand musicians
John Doe of X
Hear about the origin of a punk rock legend, and re-imaging X's music for the next phase of a four-decade career.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Bassist and musical director Ben Jaffe talks about being an ambassador for the New Orleans sound and spirit.
Spotlight Session: Nive Nielsen
Greenland folk-pop singer builds musical bridge to Tucson; creates harmonious blend of fanciful melodies and lyrics.
Joshua Breakstone
The busy New York-based jazz guitarist brings sophisticated sound to Tucson, talks about musical heroes Leonard Bernstein, Jimi Hendrix & Frank Zappa.
The Aquabat Way
Christian Jacobs shares his joy and amazement over a career built on music, costumed characters, and comic book science fiction.
