Kirk Whalum on Songs of Change, Epic Cool & Music as a Force for Unity | Artists to Watch Las Vegas

E34 - Kirk Whalum on Songs of Change, Epic Cool & Music as a Force for Unity | Artists to Watch Las Vegas

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 4:36

On this episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas, host Carlaya sits down with Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum to discuss Songs of Change, a powerful live concert experience celebrating music that shaped social progress, unity, and the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.

Kirk shares insight into the artists joining him on stage — including musical director John Stoddart and vocalist Jazzmeia Horn — and explains how these timeless songs inspired leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to resonate in today’s divided world. The conversation also explores Whalum’s latest album, Epic Cool, a project that redefine...