Actress/Singer Lorna Luft and her Family of Showbiz Royalty

Lorna Luft is a live performer, stage, film and television actress, best selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer. Born to the legendary Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Lorna began her career on her mother's TV show at the age of eleven.

She went on to perform on Broadway in Promises, Promises; Snoopy, the Musical, and Extremities… and has performed in domestic and international productions of They're Playing Our Song; Guys and Dolls; Grease; The Wizard of Oz; Holiday Inn; and White Christmas. She appeared on film and TV in Grease 2; Where the Boys Are, and Trapper John, M.D. Lorna co-produced Life with Judy Garland, the Emmy-winning miniseries based on her memoir "Me and My Shadows". Her latest book, "A Star Is Born: Judy Garland and the Film that Got Away" was released in 2018 to rave reviews. She also celebrates her mother's songbook in a one-woman show and album: "Songs My Mother Taught Me."

Lorna continues to be a tireless campaigner for charity. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, Lorna vowed to fight the disease and is committed to be an advocate and fundraiser. She also is a proud founding board member of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.

Originally recorded on 5/24/22.

Remastered: 2026

Singer/Songwriter/Keyboardist Michelle Willis and her One Amazing Voice

"Fluid, powerful, graceful... such a fine writer... a soulful, rich, deep player and bandleader who just swings as if her life depended on it. One of the best singers I've ever heard in my life. Of all. Ever." - David Crosby

British-born, Canadian-raised Michelle Willis is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who amassed an impressive resume touring and recording with a variety of different acts like David Crosby, Hiromi, Becca Stevens, Snarky Puppy, Zac Brown Band, Michael McDonald, and Iggy Pop.

A Toronto native, she moved to Brooklyn NY after the release of her debut album, See Us Through. It was here she honed her skills as songwriter and touring musician, leading a years-long residency at Rockwood Music Hall, collaborating with brilliant songwriters and musicians, all while maintaining a steady touring schedule with Crosby, Stevens, and her own solo work.

She has released two studio albums, a live record, and most recently, penned an EP whilst traveling through Scotland - Rich is the Wanderer, available here.

After the pandemic, a change was in store. Following a family trip to Scotland, several returns and musical collaborations later, Michelle happily landed in Fife to begin the next chapter. She can be heard on new works with Kris Drever, and was a co-producer on a to-be-released album by saxophonist Matt Carmichael.

"Close your eyes when Michelle Willis sings and you might feel like you are at the Brill Building in the early '60s when Carole King ran the show with her prolific pop melodies." —Glide Magazine

"Sharp, hip singer-songwriter music" - PopMatters

"..Rich and immersive" - Songwriting Magazine UK.

"..as musically radiant and soothing as it is emotionally turbulent and raw"- Atwood Magazine

Originally Recorded: May 10, 2022

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Singer/Artist/Poet Kátia Moraes and Making Art from her "Brazilian Heart"

Brazilian singer/songwriter/actress/visual artist and producer Kátia Moraes began her career in Rio de Janeiro in the 1980's with her theatrical rock band O Espirito da Coisa. She has performed and recorded with Brazilian artists including Sergio Mendes, Airto Moreira, Oscar Castro-Neves, Rita Lee, Elba Ramalho, George Duke, Praful, and Alex Acuña and Justo Almario's Tolú, "Latin Project." Since moving to Los Angeles in 1990, she has added dubbing for films and TV projects to her extensive credits. Katia has released five CDs with Sambaguru band, and has 2 wonderful solo albums... Mistureba in 2018 and Motivo in 2020.

Originally Recorded: May 3, 2022.

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Being Authentic with Actor, Writer, and Humanitarian Beth Broderick

Beth Broderick made her motion picture debut in Stealing Home,. She has also appeared on the big screen in Psycho Beach Party, Bonfire of the Vanities Fools Rush In,, 1000 Pieces of Gold, Shadow Hunter, French Exit, The Silencer, Man of the Year, States Evidence, Tom's Nu Heaven , Timber Falls, Bad Actress, Fly Away, Something About Her, Echoes of War, Two Step, Marriage Impossible, Something About Her, Revenge of the Bridesmaids, Late Bloomers, Law of Attraction, Purity Falls, TheFox Hunter and Becoming and the recently completed One True Loves. Beth also appeared in numerous television movies such as Homeland Security, Ordinary Heroes, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Into the Deep Woods, Justice in a Small Town, Maternal Instincts, A Perfect Christmas List, Romance at Reindeer Lodge, Watching Over You, A Very Merry Toy Store, Sister of the Bride, My Best Friends Christmas, Always and Forever Christmas, Christmas Town and Blending Christmas.

She has starred in several television series including: Sabrina the Teen-aged Witch, The Five Mrs. Buchanan's, Hearts Afire Glory Days, Under the Dome and Lone Star and was a recurring character on Lost and HBO's Sharp Objects as well as their new show Love and Death . Beth has also appeared as a guest star on numerous shows including The Closer, CSI, Bionic Woman, Cold Case, Castle, Leverage, ER ,The George Lopez Show, Bosch , Shrill Walker Texas Ranger Broderick is also a tireless humanitarian, being a founder of MOMENTUM, one of the country's first organizations to help people with AIDS.

She has worked with The Good Shepherd Home in LA for over 30 years. She is also an essayist. She has written for Greenroom, NOHO News and was a longtime featured writer for the Huffington Post.

Originally recorded on 4/26/22.

Remastered: 2026

Barbara Hannigan: Soprano/Conductor and Master of Turning Contemporary Music Upside Down

Barbara Hannigan is a Canadian soprano and conductor, known for her performances of contemporary opera. Hannigan moved from her hometown of Waverley, Nova Scotia to Toronto at the age of 17, and began her studies at the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in 1993 and a Master of Music degree in 1998. She continued her studies at the Banff Centre for the Arts, the Steans Institute for Young Artists at the Ravinia Festival, the Centre d'arts Orford, and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. Her passion for contemporary classical music began in her youth, singing her first world premiere at the age of 17.

By 2011, she had premiered approximately 75 contemporary compositions. Encouraged by her peers, Barbara began combining her talents as both an orchestral conductor and soprano. Her album "Crazy Girl Crazy", which featured her as both a singer and conductor, won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal album as well as Edison and Juno Awards. Barbara's organization Equilibrium Young Artists focuses on mentoring young musicians around the world, and her recently created Momentum: our Future Now encourages other leading artists and organizations to support and mentor young professional musicians.

Originally recorded on 4/19/22.

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Finding Focus with One of the "100 Coolest People in Los Angeles" Eyewear Designer Blake Kuwahara

Recognized as one of the preeminent designers in eyewear today, Blake Kuwahara is the founder and creative director of FOCUS GROUP WEST (FGW), the Los Angeles-based, multi-disciplinary boutique design firm that takes a comprehensive approach to branding and designing for eyewear and fashion companies. Kuwahara launched his exclusive eponymous collection of sunglasses and optical frames in Fall 2015.

Kuwahara, who also has a doctorate of optometry degree from UC Berkeley, first gained international acclaim as the creator and designer of the exclusive KATA Eyewear brand. His groundbreaking use of engineering and production techniques to create texture and detail for KATA Eyewear reinvented the way eyewear design is approached today. He has also designed eyewear collections for Coach, Converse, Lucky Brand, Rock & Republic and for New York-based fashion designers Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi, Behnaz Sarafpour, and John Varvatos as well as a collection for the legendary haute couture Japanese fashion designer, Hanae Mori.

Kuwahara's bold experimentation and innovation have gained him a following in the fashion media and has been profiled in Vogue, ELLE, Bazaar, GQ, In Style, and Esquire and has been seen on E!, Access Hollywood, MTV, and CNN. Buzz Magazine voted Kuwahara one of the "100 Coolest People in Los Angeles" and Detour magazine called him, "a gifted talent, blessed with savvy and unmistakable sense of style."

Kuwahara was also recently named by Brilliant Magazine as one of the "100 Most Important People in the Eyewear Industry". A celebrity favorite, Kuwahara's designs are worn by Questlove, Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Halle Berry, Robert Downey, Jr., Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Casey Affleck, Slash, and Charlize Theron among many others.

Kuwahara has garnered a multitude of awards for his designs including "Best of Category in Consumer Products" from I.D. magazine and "Silmo d'Or – Prix Special Journalists de Mode" from a panel of French fashion journalists. Kuwahra has been nominated four times for the Silmo d'Or since launching his eponymous collection, winning in 2016 for Best Optical Design for the "KAHN". Kuwahara is also a longstanding member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and is a founding member of the Vision Council of America (VCA) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force.

Originally recorded on April 12, 2022.

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Making Every Shot in Life Count with Leland Sklar

On this Leland Sklar interview: Audiences will hear an inspiring journey about an artist who knows no bounds; who knows how to navigate life with integrity, positive energy and focus for everything he does. Leland Sklar is a bassist, artist and speaker of truth. He has recorded and performed with James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett, The Immediate Family... and the list goes on and on.

Lee began his career in the late 1960's and is respectively called "Father Time" for playing with so many legendary artists over the span of his career. In this interview viewers will discover what's most important to Sklar and how he uses his artistry and humor to lighten the darkness in the world. This revealing conversation is full of wisdom and tips for any up and coming musician who shares the same dreams as Sklar had at the beginning of his remarkable career. His intimate stories about his own life and worth ethic will inspire you to always bring your best to whatever you say yes to!

Originally recorded on April 5, 2022.

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Celebrating What Makes Us Unique with A Doll Like Me Founder Amy Jandrisevits

"A Doll Like Me was born out of the idea that our unique differences make us beautiful. At the very heart of this organization is the idea that children need to see themselves in the toys that they play with. Dolls are important in play and imagination and they help children make sense of their world. They can help children cope with stressful situations and , most importantly, they can help a child feel confident in who they are. Because of that, dolls should look like the children who love them! My work is magical. I see the beauty in children that the people who love them see, then I capture it in the sweet face of a doll." Amy Jandrisevits

Amy Jandrisevits is the inspiring founder of A Doll Like Me, a nonprofit that creates custom dolls for children with disabilities, medical differences, or physical scars. As a former pediatric oncology social worker, Amy saw firsthand how powerful representation can be for a child's self-esteem, and made it her life's work to make it happen for each and every one of them.

Originally Recorded In: March 29, 2022

Remastered: 2026

Exploring the Musical DNA of Dorian Holley: Singing with Michael Jackson, James Taylor, and More

Los Angeles native Dorian Holley has sung on all of Michael Jackson's solo tours. Dorian was Vocal Director and singer on Jackson's documentary "This Is It." He has been a featured soloist touring with Queen Latifah, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt; and has toured with Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, and Don Henley.

Dorian has also sung with artists Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Patti Labelle, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Hudson, Joni Mitchell, Seal, and many others. Dorian was Associate Music Director and Vocal Coach on American Idol for 10 years and featured soloist on Dancing With The Stars in its first 3 years. His first solo album is called "Independent Film". Holley and his wife Shawn have been married since 2003. They have 3 daughters: Nayanna, Sasha and Olivia. There are also 2 dogs in the house, but he doesn't know how they got there.

Originally recorded on 3/22/22.

Remastered: 2026

Painting the Southwest with Doug West

Doug West is a celebrated artist renowned for his vibrant depictions of the American Southwest's landscapes. He has masterfully captured the region's expansive skies and dramatic terrains through his richly hued paintings and serigraphs. West's work has been showcased in more than 50 solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Notably, his art is part of prestigious collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the New Mexico Museum of Fine Arts. Explore his latest creations at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO.

"First, let me explain my career with a broad swath. I have been a professional artist for 42 years. I've always been represented by art galleries, although for 7 years I also owned my eponymous gallery in Taos, New Mexico. I have had over 70 one-man shows of my art, and for the last 12 years Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe has exclusively represented my paintings. Each October I have an annual one-man show at Blue Rain.

The galleries who have represented me have been responsible for print advertising, magazine articles, websites, etc. I will list my own website below, but it has never been a vehicle for me to sell my work. My focus is on creatively work in my studio, and now I leave all marketing efforts to Blue Rain Gallery. My social media is limited for the same reasons. I know this limited self-promotion is not the norm, and I imagine this is quite different from the musicians you normally interview. The sheer length of my career has enabled me to get away with this... I started in Santa Fe in the 1980's when there was a feeding frenzy to collect Southwestern Art. Over time, my landscapes became widely known and recognized. "Doug West" became synonymous with New Mexico. An example of this was my artwork was chosen to represent New Mexico on the 2012 US Postal Service stamp celebrating the Centennial of New Mexico Statehood. Enough." Doug West

Originally Recorded In: March 15, 2022

Remastered: 2026