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
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.
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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.
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 |
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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 |