Composer Episodes

1,396 | Jakub Polaczyk on Building an International Music CareerJakub Polaczyk is a Polish American composer, pianist, and educator based in New York City. He is a recipient of the Gold Cross of Merit from the President of Poland and the Bronze Medal for Merit to Culture, Gloria Artis. He was a…

Tikka formed almost as many groups as he disbanded in his late teens and early twenties. Yet, when he finally signed his first recording contract on his 21st birthday, it was a solo deal and not a band effort. He recorded a three-song EP for Olarin Musiikki, a small indie label in Espoo (Finland), …

Most commonly known as #SistersJ, two sisters who have been making their way to the music industry... Today on Positive Talk Radio, we share the premiere of their first music video, and the stories behind it.SistersJ have performed in countless productions since an early age and made appearance…

Tina Davidson creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyricism. She has been acclaimed for her authentic voice, her “vivid ear for harmony and colors” (New York Times) and her works of “transfigured beauty” (OperaNews). Winner of the prestigious PEW Fellowship, Davidson has been c…

Tina Davidson creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyricism. She has been acclaimed for her authentic voice, her “vivid ear for harmony and colors” (New York Times) and her works of “transfigured beauty” (OperaNews). Winner of the prestigious PEW Fellowship, Davidson has been c…

Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 27, including acceptance to Harvard and scholarship award from University of Arizona for his innovations i…