Best WRFG Podcasts (2026)

Najee Dorsey lead tour of exhibit From Beale to Bourbon Street: Deep down in the Mississippi Delta with guest Halima Taha. The exhibition is currently on view at Black Art In America Gallery.By BAIA Talks

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Curatorial Rationale: Floyd Coleman Artist, Scholar, Visionary of Black Modernism 8:15

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Floyd Coleman (1939–2018) holds a pivotal place in the development of African American modernism and the broader canon of American abstraction. As an artist, scholar, and educator, his contributions transcend formal aesthetics to engage with the intellectual and cultural movements shaping Black visual culture throughout the 20th and early 21st cent…

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Curatorial Rationale for Acquisition of 1947 work by Calvin W. Burnett 8:19

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In sum, Mascara and Lipstick offers both a poignant visual statement and a foundational narrative in the story of 20th-century African American art. Its inclusion in the museum’s collection would underscore a commitment to collecting beyond canonical narratives, toward a fuller and more inclusive vision of American art history.visit https://www.bla…

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Najee Dorsey - Artist, Entrepreneurship, and Market Trajectory 24:46

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Few artists are shaping the cultural and market landscape like Najee Dorsey. In this insightful audio conversation, hear how Dorsey’s work—and his founding of Black Art In America—is redefining how Black art is archived, valued, and collected.For institutions and collectors seeking to lead with purpose and relevance—this conversation is a call to e…

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Reflecting on Michael Ellison’s artistic legacy by Traci Mims 13:28

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Reflecting on Michael Ellison’s artistic legacy by Traci MimsBy BAIA Talks

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The Insightful Roy Lee Johnson w/ Stagga Lee on WRFG Atlanta 2014 19:37

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA #royleejohnson #printmedia #broadcastmedia #newepisode #listenhere #streamingnow #bluesradio #radiointerviews #bluesmusic #music #atlantageorgia

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Dean Mitchell Navigating the Art World Q&A 25:47

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Over the weekend the BAIA Foundation hosted a lecture by Dean Mitchell, on “Navigating the Art World”.For the talk, Dean Mitchell highlighted the nature of building success against the odds—chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to international recognition.As a participating artist in the invitational “Landscapes for Richard Mayhew,” Mitch…

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Najee & Jamaal Art Basel Week 2023 14:34

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Najee & Jamaal Art Basel Week 2023 by BAIA TalksBy BAIA Talks

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Beverly Guitar Watkins w/ Stagga' Lee @ WRFG Atlanta April 5, 2006 10:45

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA Photo by Mark Austin/Music Maker Relief Foundation

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Long Time Coming w/ painter Kevin Johnson 56:09

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Kevin Johnson came by the Black Art in America Gallery to open the Kindred exhibition and sat with your boy JBarber on the Noize! Kevin spent 20 years in the military and now embraces life as an artist. We talk about being an artist in the military and how he began this new phase of his life. Kevin tells us about the symbols in his work (hoodies, f…

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Harp Happy with Jock Webb and Friends at WRFG 89.3FM Atlanta !!! 21:26

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Actress Alison Mills Newman w/ Stagga' Lee @ WRFG December 6, 2006 21:38

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Black Thought w/ JBarber 23:28

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In this BAIA Exclusive episode of Studio Noize, your boy JBarber discusses the attack on Black thought that's happening in Florida and around the country. This trend is not surprising, but still scary to imagine where it will lead. How long will it be before they also ban Black art and imagery? What should artists do to respond and fight back? List…

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Carolyn Wonderland w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG November 2, 2011 11:44

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Legendary Sideman Lee “LeRoy” Hadley w/ Stagga' Lee @ WRFG June 14, 2006 17:07

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Betty Fox w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG Atlanta, January 8, 2020 23:38

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Acantha Lang w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG Atlanta, January 2021 28:05

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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The War & Treaty w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG 89.3FM July 18, 2018 26:10

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Theodis Ealey w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG 89.3FM November 3, 2010 12:05

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Billy Cox w/ Stagga' Lee on WRFG 89.3FM November 30, 2011 12:02

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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE SERIES of "The Blues Therapy Show & Dance" on WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta, GA

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Baia Talks Humberto Moro, Curator for Elizabeth Catlett: Points of Contact show at SCAD 1:05:05

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Explore Elizabeth Catlett's influence with curator Humberto Moro. SCADGroup exhibition'ELIZABETH CATLETT: POINTS OF CONTACT'SEPT. 23, 2021 - JAN. 30, 2022Presented in the SCAD Museum of Art’s Evans Center for African American Studies, Elizabeth Catlett: Points of Contact is a long overdue exploration of the artist’s profound influence on artistic p…

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Susan Peters, Photographer visit to #BUTTERArtFair 2:36

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Butter Art Fair held its Inaugural Black Art Fair Labor Day Weekend 2021. Hear thoughts from a local artists regarding what this means. Visit Black Art In America Instagram and Facebook pages for images from the fair.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA Talks Exclusive with Artist and Photographer, Todd Gray 31:53

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In this BAIA Talk exclusive, artist and photographer Todd Gray discusses his most recent exhibit, Matrix 186 (March 4 - July 18, 2021) and what inspires his work, with Faron Manuel, Independent Curator, and Tracy Ann Simmons, Miami Culture Maven.Detailing his radical take on photography and assemblage, and countering mental colonialism through his …

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Baia Talks: Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design 49:24

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'Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design'Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is an expert storyteller who harnesses the power of visual communication to share vital narratives exploring culture, race, and politics. Creating costumes for generation- defining films like Black Panther, Selma, and Do the Right Thing, she brings vibranc…

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BAIA Talks: Sanford Biggers 55:34

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This marks the 12th year that SCAD celebrates deFINE ART and the first time all the programming will be virtual. This allows for audiences around the world to tune-in to the three days of arts programming which will include a virtual opening reception, gallery talks, artist conversations, studio visits, and more. There is truly something for all ar…

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BAIA BITS: James Lesesne Wells 3:27

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BAIA BITS: James Lesesne WellsLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit blackartinamerica.com for moreBy BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: John Woodrow Wilson 3:36

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BAIA BITS: John Woodrow WilsonLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com to learn more.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination 2:19

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BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination overcomes being shot, house fire to cement international legacyBAIA Bits are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members, with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Learn more about you can help support this content here -- https://www.patreon.com/blackartinamerica…

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BAIA BITS: Gwendolyn Knight 3:33

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BAIA BITS: Gwendolyn KnightLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Richard Yarde 2:58

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BAIA BITS: Richard YardeLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtWould you buy stock in BAIA if you could? Well we invite you to join us in becoming a monthly supporter, starting at just $3 a month YOU become a stakeholder and begin to help us transform lives through art. We are growing the BAIA team and will use your contributions to hire more team…

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BAIA BITS: Betty Blayton-Taylor 3:17

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BAIA BITS: Betty Blayton-Taylor (July 10, 1937 – October 2, 2016)Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Festac '77 3:08

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BAIA BITS: Festac '77Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art. . .Would you buy stock in BAIA if you could? Well we invite you to join us in becoming a monthly supporter, starting at just $3 a month YOU become a stakeholder and begin to help us transform lives through art. We are growing the BAIA team and will use your contributions to hire more te…

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BAIA BITS: Sculptor William Artis 2:54

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BAIA BITS: Sculptor William ArtisLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Jean-Michel Basquiat's Defacement 3:12

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BAIA BITS: Jean-Michel Basquiat's DefacementLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com for more in this series.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Origins of Hammonds House Museum 3:44

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BAIA BITS: Origins of Hammonds House MuseumLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: The Historic South Side Community Art Center In Chicago 3:17

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BAIA BITS: The Historic South Side Community Art Center In Chicago.Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Maya Angelou And John Biggers “Our Grandmothers” 2:40

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BAIA BITS: Maya Angelou And John Biggers “Our Grandmothers”Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art.BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Charles White's Influence On Kerry James Marshall 3:14

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BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.By BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Meta Warrick Fuller - Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art 5:24

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BAIA BITS :Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art. BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Black Art in America™ (BAIA) is a multifaceted media company located in Columbus Georgia. BAIA™ was established in 2010. Learn more at:https://blackartinamerica.com/https://…

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BAIA Talks: Afrocosmologies: American Reflections 31:22

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Independent curator, Faron Manuel and Jamaal Barber of Studio Noize Podcast interview Frank Mitchell, curator of the exhibition Afrocosmologies: American Reflections at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for this episode of BAIA Talks.Afrocosmologies: American ReflectionsOctober 19, 2019 – January 20, 2020 Black artists explore spirituality and cultu…

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Exit Interview 2 -- Our Image Is Our Message: As Told by Black Women Artists 2:04

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Exit Interview 2 -- Our Image Is Our Message: As Told by Black Women Artists by BAIA TalksBy BAIA Talks

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Our Image Is Our Message: As Told by Black Women Artists -- exit interview 1 2:31

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Our Image Is Our Message: As Told by Black Women Artists -- exit interview 1 by BAIA TalksBy BAIA Talks

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BAIA Talks: Ulysses Marshall 1:03:23

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Najee Dorsey in conversation with Ulysses Marshall. Mr. Marshall was born in 1946 in Vienna, Georgia. He was educated at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in sociology. He received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in Baltimore. Furthermore, he went onto receive his Masters degree from Baltimore…

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BAIA Talks: Dean Mitchell 1:03:23

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Najee Dorsey in conversation with Dean L. Mitchell. Dean was born 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and reared in Quincy, Florida. He is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, i…

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BAIA Talks: Robin Holder 1:10:56

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Najee Dorsey in conversation with Robin Holder. Robin is represented in significant collections including the Library of Congress, the Clark Atlanta Collection, Yale University, The Washington State Arts Commission, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, James E. Lewis Museum of Art, Paul R. Jones Collection of the University of Delawa…

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BAIA Talks: Nelson Stevens, AfriCOBRA Artist 1:00:23

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Najee Dorsey in conversation with Nelson Stevens. Nelson received a BFA degree from Ohio University and MFA degree from Kent State University. Early in his training, he found himself in the position of having to prove to his professors in the Art Department that there is in fact such a thing as “Black Art." Asserting that prejudice did indeed exist…

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BAIA Talks: Art Collecting Chicago Style with Patric McCoy 42:17

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Patric McCoy, Co-Founder of Diasporal Rhythms presents how that Chicago-based organization of art collectors has for 15 years worked to break down misconceptions about the act of art collecting and through inventive programs and activities redefined “art collector” such that more and more Chicagoans are seeing themselves as active agents in our vis…

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Kimberly Camp: What really happened with the Barnes Foundation 50:32

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BAIA Talks: Inside scoop: What really happened with the Barnes Foundation lecture held at the BAIA Philadelphia Fine Art Show, September 15th, 2018. The Barnes Foundation has a collection worth over $70 billion, and is matched by an astounding multitude of myths and rumors about its origins and its founder Albert Barnes. Forget everything you think…

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BAIA Talks with Art Lawyer Sammetria Goodson 34:34

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We had a chance sit down with Sammetria Goodson, who will be a guest speaker at our upcoming show in Philadelphia. Listen to what inspired her to get into art law. BAIA Talks: 1 – 1:45 pm A Path Forward: Join Sammetria Goodson, former Philadelphia resident, Temple Law Alum, and Attorney practicing Art Law, as she summarizes the legal Issues surroun…