Arts & Performance
In-depth features and special programs introducing you to Western North Carolina’s musicians, painters, sculptors, playwrights, dancers, writers, poets and more, as well as coverage of the social, cultural and economic issues connected to the arts.
Latest Episodes
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The drummer of Ween is also the co-founder of SoundSpace, a former motel converted into a band rehearsal studio.
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The museum removed culturally sensitive artifacts and replaced them with a range of media from contemporary Cherokee artists.
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Two hip replacements haven't kept the matriarch of ballet in Western North Carolina off the dance floor.
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The Asheville guitarist has earned acclaim for his progressive musicianship and songcraft
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The women's trio performs their entire debut album, "Solid 8," at a record-release show Friday at Fleetwood's in West Asheville.
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Stephanie Hickling Beckman wants to develop work from Black playwrights writing roles specifically for Black actors.
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Abby Bryant and her band are opening for Lucinda Williams Aug. 20 at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain
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Tashi Dorji is a solo artist and experimental collaborator who has won a following with his improvisational music.
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With Curatory Gallery, Ashten McKinney creates an outlet in Waynesville for underrepresented artistsAshten McKinney is the owner and, currently, primary exhibiting artist of Curatory Gallery, which they launched to promote underrepresented and marginalized creatives.
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The pandemic cut the sisters off from their people, but not their muse. They formed a songwriting group with three other women, each of them sharing new music with one another every week for the past two years and counting. They said they’re excited by what’s come from it—a collaborative album of new a capella music.