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The Art of the Story

Willard Jenkins, Leo Sidran, Ray Long

Booking Overview

This daily arts-and-entertainment interview feature spotlights musicians, performers, arts leaders, and people developing notable cultural projects. PR agencies could credibly pitch recording artists, composers, authors, dancers, venue founders, festival participants, and other established arts professionals with a current release, performance, or initiative; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 786

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 45.2k subscribers

Instagram: 41.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

content@wbgo.org

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Host

Willard Jenkins - Jazz historian, writer, broadcaster, and arts presenter.

Leo Sidran - Musician, producer, and broadcaster with a focus on jazz and contemporary music.

Ray Long - Music reviewer and WBGO contributor.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Active professional artists, performers, composers, or arts-sector leaders with a notable release, festival appearance, venue, organization, or cultural project to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Recorded albums or published creative work, Festival appearances or artist residencies, Founded or led arts venues and cultural initiatives, Recognized professional careers in music or the performing arts

Recent Guest Discussions

Janelle Gill - Caretaking Musical Tradition And Her D.c. Jazz Festival Residency.

Manuela Snchez Goubert - Musical Roots, Latin American Traditions, Cultural Distance, And Jazz As A Shared Language.

Kenny Rittenhouse - His Album Anthem For The Elders And The D.c. Jazz Festival.

Martin Porter - Building A New Jazz Club, Lessons From The Jazz Standard, And Developing A Musician-first Venue.

Recent Topics

Jazz, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Art of the Story
:

Gregory Porter Returns to the Alley

October 27, 2026

As Gregory Porter revisits his Grammy-winning album Take Me to the Alley a decade later, he reflects on his childhood in Bakersfield, the influence of his mother, and the people and places that inspired his music.

Montell and Kristin Jordan have authored the new children's book 'Shilo and the Not-So-Scary Girl Above His Bed'

October 26, 2026

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Grammy-nominated singer Montell Jordan and his wife Kristin about their new children's book

Gretchen Parlato Gets Her Flowers

October 23, 2026

Singer Gretchen Parlato turned 50 this year. And her new album, The Wise Ones, finds her looking both backward and forward.

Frequently asked questions

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The Art of the Story
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How do I get in touch with The Art of the Story?

The Art of the Story is hosted by Willard Jenkins and Leo Sidran. Its publicly listed email is content@wbgo.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Art of the Story?

The publicly listed email for The Art of the Story: content@wbgo.org.

How many listeners does The Art of the Story have?

Podseeker estimates The Art of the Story reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Art of the Story?

The Art of the Story typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Active professional artists, performers, composers, or arts-sector leaders with a notable release, festival appearance, venue, organization, or cultural project to discuss. Common among recent guests: Recorded albums or published creative work; Festival appearances or artist residencies; Founded or led arts venues and cultural initiatives. Recent guests include Janelle Gill, Manuela Snchez Goubert, and Kenny Rittenhouse.

How hard is it to get booked on The Art of the Story?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Art of the Story cover?

Recent episodes cover Jazz, Music, Performing Arts, Dance, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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