Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: when you think of fertile ground for jazz you may think of New Orleans, Europe, New York City…but, Azerbaijan? Amina Figarova grew up listening to jazz in her childhood home in Baku, Azerbaijan. She’s released a dozen albums and will close the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series this weekend. We'll hear from her later on the show. Plus…that extra "A" in Lake Atalanta in Rogers. Why the lake is called that isexplained in the latest edition of our series "What's in a Name?" And a wilderness water trail inside the Fort Smith city limits.
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We talk about Artosphere kicking into full gear with Jodi Beznoska, VP of Communications for Walton Arts Center.
More information is available at www.artospherefestival.org
Cinco de Mayo in Memphis by Guy Clark
The trio comprised of native Arkansans stopped by the studio prior to performing around the region for Artosphere.
I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool by El Ten Eleven
The Fayetteville Underground on the downtown square is offering fresh artworks this month.
Shadows by Tory Rice
The Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas will host its 12th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival May 7.
We discuss Fort Smith's fire department's ISO rating and more in our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com.
Mexico by The Section Quartet
