Words & Music
In our “Words and Music” segments we invite new and established artists to share the creative processes that shapes their music. You’ll hear exclusive live performances and in-depth interviews that provide a glimpse into the lives of these modern day troubadours. By making these connections, we hope listeners will garner a greater appreciation of these exceptional songwriters and their music.
from the archives:
John Gorka
On this edition folk icon John Gorka joined us for a “Words & Music” segment.
John is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who has released over 14 recordings. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell are just some of many artists that have recorded and performed his songs. John has appeared on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, etown and CNN. John performed a “Gorka classic” and two new songs from his latest record “True In Time”
Past Guests Include...
10 String Symphony • Andrew Collins • Anna & Elizabeth • Anna Tivel • Annie Lou • The Bee Eaters • Beppe Gambetta • Beth Wood • The Bills • Billy Crockett • Brooks Williams • Buddy Tabor • Caroline Herring • Carrie Elkin • Chris Cunningham • Chris Proctor • Chris Rosser • Christine Kane • Christopher Williams • Cliff Eberhardt • Colin Linden • Dan Bern • Darden Smith • Dar Williams • Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer • Dave Gunning • David Lamotte • David Roth • David Wilcox • Diana Jones • Dori Freeman • Edie Carey • Eliza Gilykson • Ellis • Ellis Paul • Emma Hill • Erica Wheeler • Grace Pettis • Heather Maloney • The Honeydew Drops • Jake Armerding • The Jellyman’s Daughter • Joe Crookston • John Gorka • John Oates • JohnSmith • Jonathan Kingham • Justin Roth • Katty Moffatt • Kris Delmhorst • Kristin Andreassen • Kristina Olsen • Kym Tuvim • Laura Oden • Libby Kirkpatrick • Liz Carlisle • Lynn Miles • Mark Erelli • The Mastersons • Micheal Veitch • Molly Tuttle • Natalia Zukerman • Patty Larkin • Peggy Seeger • Peter Mulvey • Pieta Brown • Pirates Canoe • Rachel Davis • Raina Rose • Robbie Fulks • Robby Hecht • Rod Picott • Simon Wilcox • Small Potatoes • Stephen Fearing • Steve Dawson • Storyhill • Tom Kimmel • Tony Furtado • Twisted Pine • The Wailin’ Jennys
