Song Cycle

This is Song Cycle, where we gab with cool people who bring their innovative ideas and projects to life to contribute to a more vibrant society through song. Join the conversation!

Song Cycle is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Song Cycle, a arts show with 51 episodes published.

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  The One with Juhi Bansal

  Jul 28, 202635 minS6

  We caught the amazing composer Juhi Bansal for a chat! She, Laura, and Sam discuss the wonders of community and friendship that so often permeate artists' lives. From cultural bridges to discussing whether there is a true "American" style in classical music, it's a conversation that'll have anyone thinking deeply. Lock in for a great discussion with this world-class composer! *** Have a question you want answered by Laura and Sam on a future episode? Share your thoughts with a voice memo or written note through our new #TeamArtSong Mailbag ! Nominate a phenomenal artist in your local community for a shoutout in our Songsters in Your Neighborhood segment! *** Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative . You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts .

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  The One with David Sisco

  Jun 23, 202642 minS6

  The multi-hyphenate singer-composer-pedagogue David Sisco stops by the virtual recording studio to discuss his musical upbringing, how he got his start in composing, and to share the story behind his brand-new album, Infrastructure . After you enjoy our conversation with him, stream Infrastructure on Apple Music or Spotify to hear his brilliant music! *** Have a question you want answered by Laura and Sam on a future episode? Share your thoughts with a voice memo or written note through our new #TeamArtSong Mailbag ! Nominate a phenomenal artist in your local community for a shoutout in our Songsters in Your Neighborhood segment! *** Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative . You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts .

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  The One with Michael Brofman

  May 26, 202651 minS6

  <p>Laura and Sam have a moment for Brussels sprouts, the key ingredient in a perfect old fashioned, and debriefing on the 2026 Fellowship of the Song festival before welcoming fellow art song organization founder Michael Brofman. Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Art Song Society, Mike has been a trailblazer in curating and producing concerts to bring audiences together and experiencing the best song performers in the country, par excellence. Hear about the upcoming final concert in BASS's 2026 New Voices Festival, their inaugural young artist program, and more about BASS's history.<br>***<br>Have a question you want answered by Laura...

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  The One with Louise Toppin

  Mar 24, 202655 minS6

  <p>Get ready for this gold mine as we welcome the Dr. Louise Toppin to the pod. She shares her experiences and wisdom with a beautiful sense of purpose, including the importance of mentorship, how we can all engage with Spirituals and art song by Black composers more widely, and that one time she sang five different sets of ornaments for Joan Sutherland and felt very thankful for being extra prepared. As Director of both the George Shirley Vocal Competition and Singing Down the Barriers workshop at the University of Michigan, she knows firsthand how to walk the walk, not j...

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  The One with Lori Laitman & Caitlin Vincent

  Feb 24, 202648 minS6

  <p>Ever wonder what the composer-librettist relationship is like? We do, too, and that's why we asked our good friend, composer Lori Laitman, and the star librettist Caitlin Vincent to join us and discuss their collaboration. It's a really interesting discussion that provides a glimpse into the process of how song and opera texts come to life when both the author and composer are around to work together.</p><p>Purchase Caitlin's book Opera Wars here! </p><p>***<br>Have a question you want answered by Laura and Sam on a future episode? Share your thoughts with a voice memo o...

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