The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

Meet David Kunian, Music Curator for the New Orleans Jazz Museum and Louisiana State Museum. Delve into David's extensive knowledge and passion for the music of New Orleans as he takes us on a journe…

Sunny Cowell is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and practicing attorney. She grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, and comes from a musical family. Sunny started playing the piano …

Landon White is the founder of the Baltimore Jazz Festival. Born and raised in Baltimore City, Landon has a deep love for his city and a passion for jazz music. He attended Morgan State University an…

Ernest Stuart is a versatile trombonist, the founder of the Center City Jazz Festival, and a program director specializing in jazz for the Mid-Atlantic Arts. He has performed with renowned artists su…

Hailing from Baltimore, MD, Wordsmith is a versatile artist encompassing roles as a songwriter, recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Beginning his journey with a full athletic s…

Kokayi is a multi-talented artist, producer, educator, and connector of dots. From his preeminent improvisational vocal skills to his diverse accomplishments as a GRAMMY-nominated musician and multi-…

Larry Jenkins, the assistant band director for the Aristocrat of Bands at Tennessee State University. Join host Rob Lee as he engages in an insightful conversation with Professor Jenkins, a Grammy-wi…

Daniel Wright is a trumpeter and brass teacher based in Philadelphia. He has performed at prestigious venues such as The Academy of Music, The Forrest Theatre, and The Kimmel Center. He has also play…

Warren Wolf Jr. is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, Maryland. He was trained on the vibraphone, drums, and piano from a young age and has become a highly accomplished musician. He has released…

Aaron Hill is a multi-talented pianist known for his diverse range of influences, including jazz, hip hop, and gospel. He is the leader of the Aaron Hill Trio and is recognized for his innovative Str…

Todd Marcus, a talented jazz artist known for his innovative use of the bass clarinet, joins Rob Lee on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. They discuss Todd's self-taught journey through jazz theory an…

Raymond J. Spence is a multi-talented creative from Northeast Baltimore. He is a musician, writer, marketing expert, and word brand consultant. He is known for his work on Spence Start, a platform fo…

Robert Perry is the founder of Tattooed Mom, a popular restaurant, bar, and community events space located on South Street in Philadelphia. With a background in graphic design and a passion for creat…

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., a descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, as he shares his mission to build strong children and end systems of exploitation and oppression. In this episode …

Chanel C. Johnson, the esteemed Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Banneker-Douglass Museum. As a respected non-profit leader, community art…

Mark Anthony Thomas is the President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee. With over two decades of experience in economic development strategies and public-private partnerships, he has a backg…

Shannon Maldonado is the founder and creative director of Yowie, a lifestyle shop and design studio based in Philadelphia. With a background in fashion design, Shannon launched Yowie in 2016 and has …

Chenoa Baker is an arts writer and emerging curator at Beacon Gallery. She specializes in black, modern, and contemporary art and is known for championing equality and collectivism in her work. Baker…

Sarah Clough is a visual artist, writer, teacher, and curator based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has a background in teaching and curating, and her work explores the intersection of visual art, langua…

Lauren Castellana is a photographer from Baltimore who currently works as the Director of Photographic Services for the Marketing and Communications Department at Towson University. With seven years …