Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman podcast

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

There’s a fascinating variety to a life in music; this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. The inspiration and connection found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges faced, and the stories from such a diversity of people will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. Available also as video and transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/about

There’s a fascinating variety to a life in music; this series features wonderful musicians worldwide with in-depth conversations and great music. Many episodes feature guests playing music spontaneously as part of the episode or sharing performances and albums. The inspiration and connection found in a meaningful creative life, the challenges faced, and the stories from such a diversity of people will draw you into this weekly series, with many topics that will resonate with all listeners. Available also as video and transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/about

 

#226

Lena Jonsson Swedish Fiddler on Folk Covers

The Swedish fiddler Lena Jonsson has created a unique style inspired by traditional Swedis... more

Yesterday

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:14

Yesterday


#225

Lara St. John on Empowerment and the Making of Dear Lara

Violinist Lara St. John joins me to discuss her upcoming documentary Dear Lara, her remark... more

06 Dec 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:42

06 Dec 2025


#224

Ben Garnett: Crafting Acoustic Beauty on Kite's Keep

Guitarist Ben Garnett has released a beautiful new album, Kite’s Keep, and this episode fe... more

29 Nov 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:19

29 Nov 2025


#223

Yolanda Bruno Celebrates Jeanne Lamon: The Story Behind Dear Jeanne

Canadian violinist Yolanda Bruno spoke to me about her new album Dear Jeanne and her film ... more

22 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:15

22 Nov 2025


#222

How We Cancel the Noise: Mack Hagood on Sound, Tech, and Attention

I really enjoyed this opportunity to speak with Mack Hagood, author of Hush: Media and Son... more

15 Nov 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:11

15 Nov 2025


#221

Michael Stephen Brown: Composer and Pianist with Album Preview Twelve Blocks

Michael Stephen Brown is both a fantastic pianist and composer, and in this episode you’ll... more

09 Nov 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:53

09 Nov 2025


#220

Jennifer Johnson: How Body Mapping Transforms the Way We Play and Live

This week’s episode is a personal one for me, since Jennifer Johnson has been helping me g... more

02 Nov 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:11

02 Nov 2025


#219

Agalisiga Mackey: Cherokee Language, Alive in Song

Cherokee singer-songwriter Agalisiga “The Chuj” Mackey shares the story behind his debut c... more

25 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:24

25 Oct 2025


#218

Tiny Desk to Broadway: The Creative World of Gaelynn Lea, Disability Rights Activist Tiny Desk to Br...

Gaelynn Lea is a violinist, singer-songwriter, disability rights advocate, author, and pub... more

18 Oct 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:26

18 Oct 2025


#217

Sam Sadigursky: Clarinetist for Philip Glass Ensemble, The Band’s Visit, The Solomon Diaries

Sam Sadigursky is a renowned clarinetist, composer, and member of the Philip Glass Ensembl... more

10 Oct 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:34

10 Oct 2025


#216

Pat McCusker: Scoring The Ezra Klein Show, Touring with David Duchovny, and Composing for Podcasts

Composer and audio producer Pat McCusker joins me to talk about his work creating music fo... more

04 Oct 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:19

04 Oct 2025


#215

Clay Zeller-Townson of Ruckus Early Music

I have become a big fan of Ruckus, a dynamic Early Music ensemble, and I so enjoyed this u... more

27 Sep 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:27

27 Sep 2025


#214

Leif Karlstrom's Volcano Listening Project: A Unique Fusion of Science and Music

Join me in getting to know the fascinating world of Leif Karlstrom, a musician and scienti... more

20 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:37

20 Sep 2025


#213

Martha Redbone: Blending Afro-Indigenous Identity and Appalachian Traditions Through Bold Creative P...

Martha Redbone is acclaimed for her powerful performances as a singer, as well as her priz... more

13 Sep 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:47

13 Sep 2025


#212

Tammy Takaishi on Music Therapy, Creative Careers & Hosting Creative Peacemeal Podcast

Tammy Takaishi is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Podcaster and writer based in New Yor... more

07 Sep 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:23

07 Sep 2025


#211

Carla Patullo: GRAMMY-Winning Composer on her album Nomadica, Grief, LGBTQ+ Mentorship & Healing

Welcome to Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman with powerful, in-depth conversa... more

27 Aug 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:40

27 Aug 2025


#210

Acoustic Legend Darol Anger: ‘Diary of a Fiddler 2’ Preview + Reflections on a Life in Music

Darol Anger is an acoustic music legend known as much for his innovative fiddle style beyo... more

21 Aug 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:21

21 Aug 2025


#209

Electric Strings, Classical Roots: Tracy Silverman on Turtle Island, Strum Bowing, and Creative Free...

Originally released in 2022: Tracy Silverman is truly an inspiring musician in every respe... more

16 Aug 2025

2 HR 07 MINS

2:07:20

16 Aug 2025


#208

Derek Gripper: Guitar, Kora, and the Art of Listening (re-release)

This was originally released in 2022. The internationally renowned South African guitarist... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:16

11 Aug 2025


#207

Collected Strands Improvising Ensemble and Weaver Maryanne Moodie (re-release)

I'm re-releasing this episode, because my improvising ensemble Collected Strands have just... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:57

04 Aug 2025


#206

Maya Youssef: Teaching Arabic Music, Overcoming Challenges, and her Creative Life Through the Qanun

I’m delighted to welcome Maya Youssef, the world-renowned "Queen of the qanun" and innovat... more

31 Jul 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:01

31 Jul 2025


#205

Lily Henley: Sephardic Identity, Ladino Language and Songwriting

The wonderful singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and scholar Lily Henley sings in t... more

26 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:47

26 Jul 2025


#204

Exploring Global Soundscapes with Karen Power: Arctic Ice, Namibian Bats & Inclusive Music-Making

Karen Power is an Irish composer who uses environmental sounds in her intriguing work. She... more

18 Jul 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:31

18 Jul 2025


#203

Teagan Faran: Exploring Contemporary Violin, Electroacoustic Sound, Tango Traditions & Teaching Phi...

Teagan Faran is a remarkable violinist known for her versatility as a performer, composer,... more

11 Jul 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:44

11 Jul 2025


#202

Olcay Bayir on Alevi Roots, Anatolian Folk & Her Album Tu Gul î

I’m joined by the extraordinary Olcay Bayir, a British singer-songwriter of Kurdish Alevi ... more

03 Jul 2025

50 MINS

50:09

03 Jul 2025


#201

Joel Styzens: Relax Your Ears: Joel Styzens on Hearing Damage & Musical Recovery

Joel Styzens is a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose career as a drummer was transfo... more

28 Jun 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:23

28 Jun 2025