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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Tracy Hamlin at the 2021 Frederick Jazz Festival

Terence Blanchard at the 2021 Frederick Jazz Festival

2025

Upcoming Appearances

January 9 - Panel Moderator, Jazz Congress - "My Year in Jazz" at Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC

January 30 - Artimacy + Wrensilva presents... Wax and Wine: GRAMMY Edition at Wrensilva Listening Studio LA, West Hollywood

For hosting inquiries, contact Michelle Taylor (Manager) at Passion Music Group, or email michelletaylor@passionmusicgroup.net.

Upcoming Appearances

ARTIMACY ACCOLADES

Interviewed Wynton Marsalis on the movie "Bolden". Interview was featured on WNOZ in New Orleans.

Wynton Marsalis interview was transcribed in Smooth Jazz Magazine.

Featured in Radio Ink as a "Future African American Leader in Radio"

THE EPISODES

THE ARTISTS

ASIS - Alan and Stacey Schulman	Nicholas Ryan Gant	Sly5thAve
NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman	Dr. Peter Archer	Camille Thurman
Aaron Myers and Samuel Prather	Nicole Glover	Russell Hall
Julius Rodriguez	Domo Branch	Elijah Jamal Balbed and Giovanni Russonello
Wayne Winborne and Alicia Olatuja at Artimacy Live at Clement's Place	T.K. Blue	Michael Olatuja
Malcolm Jamal Warner	Dr. Chelsey Green and Vanessa Reed	Mark Kibble of Take 6
NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington	Allison Miller	Immanuel Wilkins
Bert Caldwell	JSWISS	Deborah Bond
Hosting the 2021 BRIC Jazz Fest	Meshell Ndegeocello	Robert Glasper
Jazzmeia Horn at WBGO 88.3 FM	Celebrating my Sweet 16 in Radio!	3rd Annual Frederick Jazz Fest
Lafayette Gilchrist	Tamara Jade	Cecily
Theo Croker	Willard Jenkins	Michael Franks
Cam Poles	Christian Scott ATunde Adjuah	Kayla Waters
Rochelle Rice	Laurin Talese	The String Queens
Kenny Wesley	Jonathan Butler	Jonathan Butler
Michelle Blackwell	Ayanna Gregory	Dee Dee Bridgewater
Summer Pearson	Shacara Rogers	Desiree Jordan and Kia Bennett
Kayla Waters	Deandra Coleman	Tony Craddock, Jr.
Brent Birckhead	Dionne Warwick	Sam Prather
The Baylor Project	Kevin Eubanks	Sheléa
Wes Watkins	Reginald Cyntje	Aaron Diehl
BOOMScat	The Amours	Harry Schnipper
OnRaé LaTeal	Fati