Episodes

  • The Heart of Art: Dustin Kemp ’07 – Vocalist & Performer

    The Heart of Art: Dustin Kemp ’07 – Vocalist & Performer
    Feb 15 2025
    This week on The Heart of Art we speak to Dustin Kempf '07, program coordinator for the Capstones and Honors Programs at Texas A&M, as well as vocalist and performer. His previous band, J. Greene & The Steady, was featured on hit shows such as "Nashville" & "The Fosters." We have a great conversation about music, why he performs, and we learn from his own mistakes balancing his passion for music and academia.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Aggie Con ’54

    The Heart of Art: Aggie Con ’54
    Feb 8 2025
    This week on The Heart of Art we speak to attendees of the 54th annual Aggie Con, a weekend long convention that celebrated all things anime, comic books, and video games. First, we speak to the Director and Assistant Director about how the convention is ran and why this event is so important for the area. We then speak to some award winners of the cosplay competition and analyze why they enjoy this art and what it takes to become a cosplayer.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Zaria White – Crochet Artist

    The Heart of Art: Zaria White – Crochet Artist
    Dec 21 2024
    This week on The Heart of Art we speak to one of KAMU's very own, Zaria White. During the day, you can find Zaria producing and editing videos as a Program Coordinator at KAMU. However, on her off-time you can find her obsessively working on her newest crocheting project. We have a great conversation about why there a resurgence in crocheting interest, crocheting as a maximalist artistic form, and the importance of creating things that are truly tangible.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Leslie Bowlin – The Arts Center of Brazos Valley

    The Heart of Art: Leslie Bowlin – The Arts Center of Brazos Valley
    Nov 16 2024
    This week we speak to Leslie Bowlin, the newly appointed CEO of The Arts Center of Brazos Valley (previously known as The Arts Council of Brazos Valley). We have a great conversation about what positive changes are in store for The Arts Center and her multi-cultural approach to art.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Penny Zent – Brazos Breeze Flute Choir

    The Heart of Art: Penny Zent – Brazos Breeze Flute Choir
    Oct 26 2024
    This week we speak to Penny Zent, a very decorated flutist as well as Artistic Director and Founder of the Brazos Breeze Flute Choir. We have a great conversation about the Halloween season opener of the Brazos Breeze Flute Choir, how her love for the flute instrument was love at first sight, and her time as Station Manager here at KAMU-FM.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Brent Hairston – Brazos Valley Acapella

    The Heart of Art: Brent Hairston – Brazos Valley Acapella
    Oct 5 2024
    This week we speak to Brent Hairston, Director of the Brazos Valley Acapella, a men's singing group focusing on barber shop and a capella music. We speak about their recent origins and how they began working on their inaugural show that will be taking place on October 12, 2024. We also go into Brent's person history with singing and ask why he believes singing is good for the soul.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Anne Black – OPAS Season 52 “Legends & Icons”

    The Heart of Art: Anne Black – OPAS Season 52 “Legends & Icons”
    Sep 14 2024
    This week we speak to Anne Black, Executive Director of OPAS. She introduces OPAS's 52nd Season titled, "Legends & Icons", which bring world-class shows from some of the favorite American artist's such as Tony Bennett, Tina Turner, and Cher.
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    31 mins
  • The Heart of Art: Wenyi Zhu – Oil Painter

    The Heart of Art: Wenyi Zhu – Oil Painter
    Aug 31 2024
    This week we speak to Wenyi Zhu, winner of this years Visual Art Society's Professional Division Competition. We analyze why she decided to switch careers from being an environmental scientist to artist, her intricate process for creating her pieces, and her theme of innocence in childhood.
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    30 mins