“We all have a song to sing… whether it be music, writing, painting or simply living life as a work of art. The world needs your creative voice!”
– John & Viv
Inspiring Creativity on Public Radio for 17 Years
Founded in 2003 by husband-wife team, John Dillon & Viv Nesbitt, ART OF THE SONG is a weekly syndicated radio program exploring creativity through the lens of songwriting and music performance. The music and interview show is heard on public and community stations across North America. We interview legendary as well as up-and-coming artists.
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Jackson Emmer
Katie Anne Mitchell
Reggie Harris
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
Crys Matthews
Donald Fagen (Steely Dan)
Joan Osborne
Glenn Frey (Eagles) – Tribute
Buffy Sainte-Marie
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Episode 844: Buffy Sainte-Marie – Legend Series
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To honer her 80th birthday, we’re proud to re-broadcast our 2015 interview with the legendary Canadian-American folk singer, educator and activist, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Although Buffy’s music today is far from traditional folk, it embodies the anti-war and native rights sentiments that were prevalent in the sixties. Her music was blacklisted by the FBI during the Johnson and Nixon administrations. Despite the setback, she persevered with her music and teaching, and found a new venue, the children’s TV show, Sesame Street.