Helga
Produced by WQXR. Hosted by Helga Davis
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Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding joins Helga mere weeks before her most recent Grammy win to talk about what it means to truly be a part of a community and how to find the “the yum” in things. May 8, 2020
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Elizabeth Alexander
Poet and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President, Elizabeth Alexander shares her thoughts on a life alongside words, maintaining relationships, and what the world looks like after loss. May 5, 2020
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Ranky Tanky
Gullah Band, Ranky Tanky, talk about the tradition of the music they play, where it’s been and where they’d like to take it next. May 1, 2020
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Maury Rubin
Pastry Chef Maury Rubin joins us in the wake of the closing of New York restaurant, City Bakery. Apr 28, 2020
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Judy Collins
Musician and activist Judy Collins shares the story of her decades long career. Alongside loss and addiction she maintains a clarity of voice, passion and vision as a conduit for music. Apr 24, 2020
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Bethann Hardison
Activist, entrepreneur, and former model Bethann Hardison recounts moments from her unconventional life. Apr 21, 2020
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Stanley Whitney
Visual artist and colorist, Stanley Whitney talks about life as an artist and as a person. He uncovers what it means to be a black abstract painter, firmly rooted in the United States. Apr 17, 2020
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Krista Tippett
Krista Tippett talks about her life as a mother, daughter, lover and leader and the ways that all of those roles converge in her work as host of the podcast, On Being. Apr 14, 2020
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Helga Season III Trailer
Everyday Conversations with Extraordinary People. Season III of Helga drops April 14th. Apr 9, 2020
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Art Maven Kimberly Drew
Kimberly Drew, known online as @museummammy, is a unrelenting purveyor of art, fashion and culture. She joins Helga to talk mental health and how drinking water helps her keep the beat. Jun 13, 2018
