KUAF Live Sessions

Tiesha, a native Arkansan, sat down with Sophia Nourani to talk about bending genres. She also discusses the image of a cowboy has emerged in her songwriting as a way to discuss grief.

On today's show, we learn about a $11.7 million boost to maternal health in Arkansas. We also examine the results of technological growth. Plus, a new KUAF Live Sessions performance.

People of all ages across the region came together as the city of Fort Smith hosted a parade celebrating two hometown heroes' NBA championship win. We bring you the story in today’s show. Plus, we investigate what it means to be an influencer on a local level. Also, the latest headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics.

KUAF Live Sessions present Squirrel Flower at the Fayetteville Public Library. You can watch the performance and interview on our YouTube channel.

The first cohort of students at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine begins their educational journey. On today's show, we take a tour of the new facilities. Plus, a roast and toast of then-governor Frank White. Plus, an interview with Squirrel Flower from a recent KUAF Live Session.

If you’re an NPR Tiny Desk enthusiast, there’s a chance you’ve heard of Cinder Well. Amelia Baker is the person behind music, and she recently came to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a KUAF Live Session. OAL’s Daniel Caruth spoke with her about her newest album, "Cadence."

Moonsong is a psychedelic project formed by Fayetteville raised multi-instrumentalist and producer Cody Nielsen. Now based in New York City, Cody filters a plethora of styles through a blend of time and key changes, forming a unique sound.

Sophia Nourani speaks with Fayetteville pop-rock band Idle Valley on how the band came together, their musical influences and their favorite sandwich shop on Dickson Street.

Elder's Nicholas DiSalvo discusses the band's latest vinyl release with BBC Live, as well as his solo musical project, delving, with Sophia Nourani.

KUAF Public Radio and Fayetteville Public Television have joined together to create a multimedia series of "Live Sessions". These sessions both film and record songs and conversations with local and traveling musicians. Today’s excerpt features Deadbird, an Arkansas punk band.