Mississippi Arts Hour

48:34

Mississippi Arts Hour | Musician, Eric Deaton

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/09/27

Larry talks with longtime north Mississippi blues performer Eric Deaton. A native of North Carolina, Deaton moved to Mississippi in his late teens and learned the Hill Country blues style by playing with the masters of the music, including Junior Kimbrough and R.L.Burnside. Deaton has played with a “who’s who” of blues performers over the years and most recently recorded and toured with The Black Keys, the Grammy award-winning rock group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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47:44

Mississippi Arts Hour | Author, Diane Williams

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/09/20

Kristen talks with author and visual artist Diane Williams about Fostering Love, her memoir of growing up in a troubled family. Diane talks about the challenges of telling a difficult personal story and the insights she gained through the project. Also joining the conversation is Meredith Coleman Magee, the publisher of Fostering Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:48

Mississippi Arts Hour | Laura Kittrell, Showrunner,...

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/09/06

This week Leslie talks with television writer, producer, and showrunner, Laura Kittrell. Laura's work includes Insecure, High School, and The Michael J. Fox Show. Her most recent project Elle (from the world of Legally Blonde) premiered on Amazon Prime earlier this summer. Laura discusses the life of a showrunner, the nineties, and growing up in Meridian, Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:30

Mississippi Arts Hour | Pianist, Bill Perry

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/08/30

Larry finishes his recent trip to Oxford by visiting with Bill Perry, a jazz pianist and bandleader in the city. Perry tells about his beginnings as a musician,playing in a family band. He then branched out into jazz, leading a number of different groups. Perry also talks about his work creating self-produced movies in Oxford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:57

Mississippi Arts Hour | Scott Barretta

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/07/19

Larry catches up with Scott Barretta, host of Highway 61 on MPB. They talk about a number of things in the current blues scene in Mississippi, including the re-constituted blues band at the state penitentiary (Parchman), Mississippi artists at the Chicago Blues Festival and some of the young musicians who are starting to make a name for themselves, including Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:45

Mississippi Arts Hour | Brejenn Allen

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/07/12

This week, David visits with painter and visual artist Brejenn Allen from Meridian. They talk about her rural roots and the creative spirit within her family, her studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the role that Mississippi plays in her work and artistic practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:15

Mississippi Arts Hour | Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/07/05

This week, Larry talks with Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport, a 19-year old blues guitarist and Vicksburg native who has been taking the national blues scene by storm. Davenport has just released Young Rell, his debut album that features his own original songs. He is touring throughout the U.S. and Europe through the end of this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:59

Mississippi Arts Hour | Jerrod Partridge

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/06/28

Guest host Julian Rankin (Walter Anderson Museum of Art) visits with painter and visual artist Jerrod Partridge from Ocean Springs. They talk about Jerrod’s recent artist residency at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum and his current project documenting the shrimpers on the Gulf Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:57

Mississippi Arts Hour | Price Walden

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/06/21

This week, Larry speaks with Price Walden, an Oxford-based composer and musician. Walden received this year’s music composition award from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters. A native of Booneville, Walden composes a wide range of compositions, including pieces for vocalists, wind ensembles, and choral groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:12

Mississippi Arts Hour | Gavin Bird

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/06/07

This week Larry speaks with Jackson-based muralist Gavin Bird. Bird paints outdoor murals for communities and private companies throughout the state. One of his more notable recent works was a large mural completed in Oxford that features several legendary artists who lived in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:32

Mississippi Arts Hour | Amanda Koonlaba and Erin...

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/05/31

Have you ever thought about becoming a teaching artist or wondered how you would even begin the process? This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Amanda Koonlaba and Erin Mulligan. Both members of the Mississippi Whole Schools Team, they discuss their personal artistic journeys and how those paths converge with teaching. Amanda and Erin share valuable resources, practical advice, and unforgettable stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:48

Mississippi Arts Hour | Harold Miller

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/05/24

Larry visits with sculptor and ceramicist Harold Miller from Brandon. Miller talks about starting into art while growing up in Vicksburg and the influence of the neighborhood on his current work. He also explains how he has built up a clientele through years of exhibiting at art shows around the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:58

An Arts Hour Extra!

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/05/11

On this episode, Mississippi Poet Laureate Ann Fisher-Wirth speaks with fellow poet Danielle Sellers about the Walt Whitman poem, “I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing.” Sellers received her MFA from the University of Mississippi, where she held the John Grisham Poetry Fellowship. She teaches at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:44

Mississippi Arts Hour | Marvin Myles

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/05/10

Larry travels to Kosciusko to catch up with Reverend Marvin Myles, Sr, the leader of the Myles Family Singers, a traditional gospel group. He talks about growing up in Friars Point, singing with his brothers and how he taught his children to sing together in their family group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:01

Mississippi Arts Hour | Topher Payne

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/05/03

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, we sit down with playwright and director Topher Payne to talk about bringing ‘The Attala County Garden Club’ to life on stage at New Stage Theatre. Known for his sharp wit and deep love of Southern storytelling, Payne shares insight into his creative process such as what drew him to this story, how he approaches directing his own work, and the unique dynamics of staging a piece so rooted in Mississippi culture and community. From page to performance, this

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42:31

Mississippi Arts Hour | Adam Trest

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/04/26

While packing his bags for Venice, Italy, Adam Trest stops to chat with David Lewis on this week’s episode of the Arts Hour. Adam and David catch up on all the many projects Adam has been up to, including a new series of works and the debut of three pieces at the Venice Biennale. They recap the many things that Adam has been up to, from licensing his work for home decor to developing a series based on his father's gardens from his childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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45:05

The Mississippi Arts Hour | Krista Bower

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/04/19

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Belhaven University’s Dean of Fine Arts, Krista Bower. Krista also serves as Professor and Chair of Dance. In our conversation, Krista tells us about her personal journey as a dancer, including co-founding the Mississippi-based contemporary dance company, Front Porch Dance. She also shares information about Belhaven’s artistic offerings for both students and community members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:39

The Mississippi Arts Hour | Rick Anderson

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/04/12

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Larry talks with painter and 2025-26 MAC Artist Fellowship grant recipient Rick Anderson from Clinton. They discuss his roots in the Mississippi Delta and its imprint on his work, his long career as an arts educator, and his current work with an international watercolor society.If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB.https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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49:13

The Mississippi Arts Hour | Patrick Artigues

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/03/29

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, we sit down with Starkville-based musician Patrick Artigues to talk about his recently released EP and the creative influences behind it. Patrick offers an honest and insightful look into his artistic process from initial inspiration to final production. Listen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider

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54:06

The Mississppi Arts Hour | Oxford Community Market

Mississippi Arts Hour ·

2026/03/15

Leslie Barker talks with the Director of Oxford Community Market, Betsy Chapman, and Music at the Market Director, Luke Fisher. This year-round farmers market builds community through food, music, and an extra serving of southern hospitality. Recently, the market extended a hand and hundreds of warm meals to those in need after the brutal ice storm. They share stories of how the community came together to serve one another and even lift spirits through music. If you enjoy listening to this podcast,

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