Audio Storytelling
Feature Stories for KALW’s Crosscurrents
Neighborhood choirs as public health solutions
July 8, 2024
Twelve years ago, a UCSF researcher teamed up with city and nonprofit officials to launch a novel experiment meant to answer one question: Can singing in a choir provide real health benefits for older adults?
Saying goodbye to BART’s legacy fleet
May 7, 2024
On April 20th, thousands gathered to take their final ride on BART’s legacy fleet. Most cars will be scrapped and recycled, but a few will become something new.
Esther’s Orbit Room builds on its history as a Black cultural hub in West Oakland
April 17, 2024
In its heyday, West Oakland’s Seventh Street was the hub of a thriving Black neighborhood. Today, there’s a move to revive it through one of its most iconic nightclubs.
CircleSinging brings connection through group improvisation
February 7, 2024
A community in Berkeley finds joy and connection through group improvisation, continuing the tradition started by the legendary Bobby McFerrin more than 30 years ago.
Radio Interviews and Podcast Appearances
KALW’s Folk Music and Beyond Interview and music set with JoAnn Mar, August 31, 2024 (65 minutes); listen below:
Prairie Public’s Great American Folk Show Interview with Tom Brosseau, July 27, 2024 (20 minutes)
WNYC’s All of It: Interview with Kousha Navidar, June 21, 2024 (25 minutes)
KALW’s On the Arts: Interview with David Latulippe, May 22, 2024 (20 minutes)
KQED’s Forum: Interview with Rachael Myrow, May 17, 2024 (55 minutes)
KALW’s New Arrivals: Book reading, April 16, 2024 (2 minutes)
BBC Radio 3’s Sunday Feature: Interview with Rhiannon Giddens, May 5, 2023 (Part of “Government Song Woman” documentary)