Art reveals the world to us in new ways. David and Art is KWBU's weekly feature focusing on art.
The module is hosted by David Smith, an American historian with broad interests in his field. He’s been at Baylor University since 2002 teaching classes in American history, military history, and cultural history. For eight years he wrote an arts and culture column for the Waco Tribune-Herald, and his writings on history, art, and culture have appeared in other newspapers from the Wall Street Journal to the Dallas Morning News.
The very first record he remembers listening to when he was little was Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic’s recording of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and that set him on a lifelong path of loving music and the arts. He’s loved history for almost as long, and finally saw them come together in his career. He believes that history illuminates the arts and the arts illuminate history—that they co-exist and are best understood together.
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While the passage of time can take its toll on our sharpness, emerging research suggests the arts may offer a way to push back against that.This week, host David Smith explores the fascinating connection between creativity and cognitive health. -
As we enter a new year, exploring fresh artistic landscapes feels like the perfect resolution—whether it’s diving into an unfamiliar genre, revisiting a classic, or simply finding something that sparks joy.
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In this episode of David and Art, host David Smith continues his journey through the melodies and musings of Bill Evans—a pianist whose quiet fire captivated Miles Davis and helped shape the course of jazz history. Discover how his touch transformed every note into a masterpiece, leaving a profound impact on the world of music.
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In this week's edition of David and Art, host David Smith dives into the story of Bill Evans, a jazz pianist whose artistry left an indelible mark on the genre. His name might not ring a bell for everyone, but his impact is undeniable.
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Further exploring the Newport Jazz Festival and it's legacy, here's David Smith with this week's edition of David and Art.
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This week David Smith explores the origins of the Newport Jazz Festival.
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“What's in a name? That which we call a masterpiece by any other artist would be just as evocative.
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How does an artists trajectory affect our understanding and appreciation of their creative output?
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In this week's edition of David & Art, host David Smith explores the intriguing intersection of history and the arts. He reflects on how modern culture's obsession with the "new" often leads to a dismissive attitude toward history, and how this affects both how we experience art and our collective memory.
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Continuing to examine the tole of historical accuracy within artistic pursuits, here's David Smith with this weeks edition of David and Art.
