Arts.Culture.Society Podcast
by Desiréia Valteau
(Award-Winning Journalist)

Recent Episodes

July 18, 2023

Saxophonist Andre Ward Talks New Music, Sade, The Emotions & Earth, W…

Saxophonist Andre Ward, who has been on the contemporary jazz scene for over 25 years, joins Underground Magnolia Podcast to talk about his latest album, "Africa Rising" and his storied background. The Chicago native discuss...

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June 20, 2023

Lenny Green Reigns on 'Quiet Storm' Radio

This episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast features Lenny Green, the host of the popular syndicated radio show, “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green.” Listen in to hear Lenny discuss the following: Meaning of "Quiet Storm" Art...

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June 2, 2023

UNCF Still Carries a Torch for Black Student Excellence

Taliah Givens, Senior Director of the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) Student Professional Development Programs, joins Underground Magnolia to tell listeners all about the organization's: Invitational Student Leadership C...

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May 28, 2023

A Healthy Mind Equals An All-Around Better Life

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast, Tyra Valteau Sorapuru, a Mental Wellness Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, joins in to discuss effective too...

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May 7, 2023

Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Part 4-Being Creole (Louisiana)

In this episode, host/producer, Desireia Valteau, is back with Part 4 of the long-awaited addition to the series, "Chasing DNA & Family Roots: Being Creole (Louisiana)." Desireia interviews, Dr. Wendy Gaudin, a professor of 2...

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Dec. 21, 2022

Top Jazz Pianist Hey Rim Jeon Dedicates Latest Album To Her Father (W…

Jazz pianist, bandleader, and educator Hey Rim joins this episode of Underground Magnolia Podcast (recorded Dec 2022) to talk about her latest album "Groovitude," that's packing a punch on the jazz charts. Listen in as we dis...

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