with

K. Charles

Artimacy [ART•ə•mə•sɪ]: A close or warm friendship with the offspring of human creativity; a feeling of belonging together with the genesis of beautiful or significant things. This podcast endeavors to go deeper than the eyes can see and the ears can hear. It is truly where art and intimacy collide, providing an in-depth view of what inspires the artist to create. Artimacy with K. Charles (aka Keanna Faircloth) is a two-hour program that spotlights Jazz and beyond and features artist interviews. Come take an intimate journey into the heart, mind and soul of the creative. Listen every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm ET on DC Radio 96.3 HD4 and online at www.dcradio.gov.

THE Host

Since 2003, she has been a dynamic force in jazz and music media, working as a radio personality, writer, and passionate advocate for artists. Her journey is rooted in an undeniable love for jazz and storytelling.
From hosting Afternoon Jazz on WBGO 88.3 FM (2019–2022) to creating the acclaimed interview series The Pulse, Keanna’s work has resonated deeply with listeners and artists alike. Her journey began during her sophomore year at Howard University as an intern at WPFW, where she quickly became a celebrated on-air host, staying on for 16 impactful years.

In 2018, she launched her podcast on DC Radio 96.3 HD4, Artimacy, interviewing legends like Robert Glasper, Dionne Warwick, Wynton Marsalis, Melba Moore, and many more. In 2024, she co-launched Jazz Beyond Tradition with Ulysses Owens Jr. on WJCT 89.9 FM's Jacksonville Music Experience, with plans for national syndication.

A DC native, she has worked for Urban One, NPR, WHUT, and numerous online media platforms as an on-air host and writer. The culmination of her work led to her being named a “Future African American Leader in Radio” by Radio Ink Magazine in 2019. To date, she has amassed hundreds of interviews and hosted festivals both nationally and internationally — from the DC Jazz Festival to the NYC Winter JazzFest, to JazzFest Berlin. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, WBGO, WRTI, WBUR and NPR Music, where she’s contributed to New Music Friday and Here and Now. She also served as a judge for the 10th Annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest.

A true visionary, Keanna continues to celebrate and elevate the art of jazz and beyond, inspiring audiences worldwide.

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