AZ Uncensored

Meet Papay Solomon, a local Phoenix artist who paints hyperrealist figures to amplify stories and experiences of the African diaspora. Listen to Papay's powerful story and his fresh perspective on why Black art does not always need to be categorized as political.

Hear from Representative Judy Schwiebert of District 20 who is also the co-founder of Theater Works in Peoria, Arizona! Representative Schwiebert brings her love of the arts and education, as a former educator, to her Freshman year role as a legislature!

Meet Camille Sledge! Local Phoenix singer, member of Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, and co-founder of School of Hip Hop, a Jazz and Hip Hop after school program for kids. Listen in on Camille's story and inspiring perspective on life as an artist. Also, go check out SchoolofHipHop.net AND Camille's latest solo project, "Streetlights and Lullabies" which is streaming now on all platforms!

Meet Jared Yazzie, a local fashion designer and founder of OXDX clothing, a Native American owned business based out of Tempe, Arizona that specializes in graphic art, screen printed apparel, and cut'n'sew clothing. Listen in on how Yazzie uses his designs and his work as a way to increase representation on Indigenous issues and to allow Native art to exist in the mainstream. Once you're done listening, go check out OXDX clothing!

Listen in from local Phoenix artist, Mia Adams who gives us an in-depth perspective on what it means to create political work as a Black woman in 2021.

Dive in and get to know Representative Cesar Chavez from District 29. Chavez is a Mexican-American singer and politician and what he is doing to be a factor in the equation for change.

Hear from Taylor and Tony Moschetti, co-founders of Laughing Pig theatre and thw contributions they have made towards making theatre an inclusive space for all bodies and all abilities.

Welcome to Season 2! AZ Uncensored is back and with a new host, Matalynn Slatton! Listen in as our previous host hands off the reigns and to see what Matalynn has in store for the show!

Listen to this happy story about what happens when artists and galleries work together in the town of Prescott, demonstrating that artists lead no matter where they are.

Hear about the the inner workings of the Governor's office and how Democrats and Republicans can work together while finding out what music inspires this dynamic and thoughtful government official, Daniel Ruiz.