Musician's RealTalk
Musician's RealTalk is a podcast which focuses on life stories of musicians in the DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia). The content of the stories are both substantive and historical told first-hand by the artist themselves. The podcast is equally beneficial to musicians and non-musicians, as there is something everyone can take from these life stories. A quote from one listener, "Musician's RealTalk is real talk that is real good". So take a moment and check out the Musician's RealTalk podcast.
Episodes
21 episodes
A Conversation with Marshall Keys
Season two of the Musicians Realtalk podcast starts off with Washington DC’s own saxophonist Marshall Keys. Marshall has been a stable fixture in the jazz scene of the DMV. Always an innovator, pushing the needle on new boundaries in the most a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:49
A Conversation with Joe Gorham - Part 2
Enjoy part-2 of my conversation with WHUR’s Joe Gorham. In this episode we talk about his role in WHUR’s expansion to HD Radio and the creation of the WHUR Network, how an independent artist should approach getting music played on the radio, and f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:55
A Conversation with Gerry Gillespie
This episode features a conversation with multi-instrumentalist Gerry Gillespie. Gerry has performed with iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Stanley Turrentine, Ronnie Laws and Erykah Badu. Our conversation covers his early ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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59:44
A Conversation with Miriamm Wright McKinney
From being a versatile vocalist with vocal chops to sensitively sing Minnie Ripperton to the gutsy sound of Louis Armstrong, Miriamm Wright McKinney shares her musical and philanthropic story. As a chairperson on the Edith P. Wright Cancer Foundat...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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47:25
A Conversation with Joe Gorham - Part 1
His smooth voice and selection of music filled the airways of the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas for over three decades. Hear how Joe Gorham, a broadcasting icon, passionately pursued a career in broadcasting, how he rose from the bot...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:05
A Conversation with LeRon Young Part-2
Welcome to part-2 of my conversation with LeRon Young. In this episode we will talk about how after leaving the Washington Music Center as a specialist in repairing electronic keyboards, he started his own business – Central Electronics which last...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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26:29
A Conversation with LeRon Young
LeRon Young has been known as a jazz/R n B guitarist, owner of a music store/instrument repair shop, a composer, and an author. In this episode find out how he went from being the guitarist for the Washington DC based group The Unific's, to workin...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:44
A Conversation with Leonard "Doc" Gibbs - Special Episode
His mastery of percussion has been shared on the stage and recordings with Grover Washington, Jr., George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Dianne Reeves, Bob James and the list goes on. Enjoy this conversation with Leonard "Doc Gibbs, as he sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:13:04
A Conversation with Robert Smoot (Brencore Entertainment) - Part 2
In part 2 of my conversation with Brencore Entertainment’s Robert Smoot, we will talk about his views on product branding, why he believes the artist should shoulder some responsibility in promoting an event, and lastly an in depth talk on profess...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:19
A Conversation with Robert Smoot (Brencore Entertainment)
Many in the DMV area recognize him as a concert promoter - most notably for tribute shows. I see him as one the hardest working individuals in the music industry in the DMV. In our conversation you will learn who is Robert Smoot, how he got into c...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:05
A Conversation with Michael Friend (Soul in Motion) - Part 2
In part-two of my conversation with Michael Friend, we cover the expansion of the Soul-in-Motion Players from being a group performing poetry to including African dance, world renown percussionist Dr. Gibbs influence on his development as a percus...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:39
A Conversation with Michael Friend (Soul in Motion) - Part 1
This episode features my conversation with percussionist Michael Friend, who is the Artistic Director of the African Dance and Performance group, Soul in Motion Players. Soul in Motion will be celebrating their 36th year of performance excellence ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:20
A Conversation with Tracey Cutler and Dr. Kenneth Dickerson (Collaboration) Part 2
The jazz group Collaboration has been performing in and around the DMV area for over 35+ years. Join me in my conversation with Tracey Cutler and Dr. Kenneth Dickerson, as they tell the story of Collaboration's start, how the group has evolved ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:47
A Conversation with Tracey Cutler and Dr. Kenneth Dickerson (Collaboration) Part 1
They say it takes a village to raise a child. For two childhood friends, it took the pursuit to become musicians and solid mentoring from the music community to guide them through the tough neighborhoods of Shaw and Columbia Heights in Washington ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:33
A Conversation with Deginal Boykin Part 2
In part 2 of my conversation with Deginal Boykin, we talk about the Luther Re-Lives project, how it began, the many roles Deginal has had to take on, and importance of how understanding your audience contributes to the success of your brand. Enjoy...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:23
A Conversation with Deginal Boykin Part 1
Please enjoy my conversation with Deginal Boykin. He's a Washington DC native, who's father was the only African American to own a music store/instrument repair shop in downtown Washington DC during the 60's and 70's. Listen how his experiences wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:00
Part 2 Conversation with Wes "Sugar" Biles
Please enjoy part 2 of my conversation with jazz upright and electric bassist Wes "Sugar" Biles, as we talk about his time at Boston University and MIT, to his unexpected move to Washington DC, his experience with the late former Mayor Marion Barr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:47
Excerpt of Wes Biles Part 2
Here is an excerpt of part 2 of my conversation with upright and electric bassist Wes "Sugar" Biles. The entire podcast will be published in a couple of days. Please feel free to listen to the excerpt and check out the other podcasts in the Musici...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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2:48
A Conversation with Earl Carter
Earl Carter describes himself as a chameleon when it comes playing guitar. His "smooth" jazz sounds have shared the stage with Alyson Williams, Regina Belle, Angela Bofill, Bobby Lyle and Marcus Johnson - to name a few. Earl's career has taken him...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:44
Conversation with Chris Barnes
This episode of Musician's Realtalk features a conversation with Grammy nominee Chris Barnes. Chris is a piano virtuoso, singer, songwriter, and educator located in the DMV area. Listen to how the music of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Donny...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:26