CONVERSATIONS

This week Joan talks with Carolyn Mataline who co-edited the book, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON VOICES. Also on the show, exerpts from a conversation with jazz pianist Kevin Bales, and and Simon Lewis telling about the symposium on camp meeting traditions.

This week Joan features a segment on domestic violence awareness. Also on the show, Joan talks with violinist Lee-Chin about the Charleston Music Fest and also to Tim Carter about the Annual Sphinx Runfest in Greenville.

This week Joan devotes the show to breast cancer awareness, interviewing several survivors.

This week Joan has a conversation with two members of the Terranova Trio at the College of Charleston. Also, this month's segment of Southern Roots and New Offshots features host Jack McCray talking with South Carolina blues, jazz, and spirituals vocalist Ann Caldwell.

This week Joan discusses the 23rd annual Moja Arts Festival with Elease Amos Goodwin. Art Galliard is also interviewed about the play LITTLE HAM featured in the Moja Arts Festival. Mandi Starnes is the third guest, and she talks about Festival Hispano.

This week Joan interviews David Stahl, conductor of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Deanna McBroom, music and voice professor at the College of Charleston.

This week Joan interviews Charleston County School Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and College of Charleston Education professor Paula Egelson.

This week Joan interviews former College of Charleston director of Public Safety Donald Cronin about September 11th and the firefighter nephew that he lost in one of the twin towers. Also featured on the show, another segment of the monthly series SOUTHERN ROOTS AND NEW OFFSHOOTS. Host Jack McCray interviews Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers and the festival promoter from Chazzfest.

This week Joan interviews author Antoinette Bosco about coping with grief and musician Suzanne McDermott.

This week Joan has a conversation with artist Jonathan Green about the painting he created for A CELEBRATION OF PLACE at Mepkin Abbey to recongize the slaves that are buried there and their contributions.