Arts & Culture

Josh Kaufman Circles Back To His Love Of Writing, Playing His Own Music

By Jill Ditmire

Published January 7, 2020 at 12:00 AM EST

Josh Kaufman performs in the WFYI Small Studio.

The first Small Studio Session of 2020 features Indianapolis native Josh Kaufman.

In 2014 he won Season 6 of "The Voice," which launched his national musical career. Kaufman has since circled back to his love of writing and playing his own music -- which embraces blues, soul, jazz and funk.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire talks with Kaufman about some of the changes he has experienced since he first took the professional plunge.

Watch WFYI's "Small Studio Sessions" episode with Josh Kaufman

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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