State of the Arts Episode 243 is now available on Spotify! Marc Black is a guitarist, singer and songwriter known for his socially and politically impactful songs. His song “I Love You, Rachel Maddow” was featured on The Stephen Colbert Show when she was there as a special guest. He has enjoyed so many adventures following music through folk, blues, funk, experimental soundscapes, and scoring film. But in the end, it seems he always come back to his beloved guitar whom he named “Claudette.” A loyal instrument he has carried around for over 50 years. He started writing the “Everybody Wants My Hat” collection during a joyful monthlong visit to Berlin to meet his just-born granddaughter, Lola Simone. He then completed it while sequestered under the shadow of Covid 19. It is an honor and privilege to welcome this accomplished musician on my podcast!