The State Of The Arts
Our podcast episodes showcase artists and creative thinkers in Leeds, Bradford, West Yorkshire and beyond. In each episode, we’ll hear a new creative or cultural figure speak about their work and the world of the arts in general.
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Podcasting since 2020 • 15 episodes
The State Of The Arts
Latest Episodes
Jasmine Myra
Jasmine Myra is Leeds’ breakout star in the UK jazz scene.We chatted to Jasmine about how it’s been writing, releasing and touring her second album 'Rising', released earlier in 2024. We also discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:29
Looking back on LEEDS 2023... with Kully Thiarai and Emma Beverley
Last year, the city of Leeds held its Year of Culture - a 12-month programme of arts and culture events, delivered by LEEDS 2023.Now the dust has settled, how do its leaders feel about it? And what...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:16:53
Darren Emerson: VR and the future of art
Darren Emerson is a VR artist who’s been working with the medium for years.In 2021, Darren produced 'In Pursuit of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:47
Colin Curtis, Mike Shaft & Greg Wilson: The Story of Jazz-Funk
The State of the Arts are proud to be starting a new digital exhibition project focusing on the overlooked moments that make up the North’s musical landscape.To start, we’re focusing on the Jazz-Funk era of the late 70’s and early 80’s t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:00:39
Manchester's R&B scene; with Mali Hayes, Fliss & [ K S R ] - roundtable
Manchester’s music scene is always thriving, but the city's R&B/neo-soul movement is having a special moment.Mali Hayes, Fliss and [ K S R ] are just a few of the artists shaping the city's sound and turning Manchester...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:50