Sophia Nourani

In preparation for FORMAT Festival, KUAF reporter Sophia Nourani spoke with the legendary anonymous art collective, the Guerrilla Girls. Formed in 1985, the Guerrilla Girls are a group of feminist, female artists whose goal is to fight racism and sexism within the art world with their projects. The anonymous art group will be exhibiting art at FORMAT this weekend, which is their first time presenting their art at a music festival. (Song featured: New Radio by Bikini Kill)

In preparation for FORMAT Festival, KUAF producer and reporter Sophia Nourani spoke with the iconic '90s rap group the Pharcyde. Formed in South Central Los Angeles in 1989, and best known for their hit song, 'Passin' me By', from their album Bizarre Ride II, the group will be performing in Arkansas for the first time at FORMAT this weekend.

One of the changes from the inaugural Format Festival is its location. FORMAT Festival producer Elizabeth Edelman and senior public relations director for the Momentary Amanda Horn discuss the festival’s move from Sugar Creek to downtown Bentonville and the benefits it will provide to attendees.

On today's show, taking a close look at FORMAT Festival's location change and artists lineup. Plus, the Central Arkansas Library System's Six Bridges Book Festival returns.

Sophia Nourani speaks with local band Common Roots, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

On today's show, Annie Leibovitz offers a tour of her work, Michael Tilley, executive editor of Talk Business & Politics, talks changes to Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act and more.

Rumwolf is one of three Arkansas artists who will perform in the Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest this fall.

Sophia Nourani speaks with local musician, Danial Moody, one of many artists who submitted an entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renewed NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

Sophia Nourani speaks with local musician and artist Rumwolf, one of many who submitted an entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. The Arkansas Tiny Desk Contest 2023 draws inspiration from the renowned NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and it is a celebration of homegrown musical talents.

On today's show, Mobley discusses his music and his high-energy shows. Also, Sun Son kicks off the Arkansas Tiny Desk Concert series. Plus, Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics reviews this week's news.