Audio Feb 21, 2013 Frank Price, part 2 In the 2nd part of our interview, Price talks about the business of film making as well as some of the iconic films he’s made, including "Tootsie," "Gandhi," and "Boyz in the Hood."
Audio Feb 15, 2013 Frank Price, part 1 In the first of a two-part interview, Frank Price talks about his early days as a television writer and producer of shows like "The Virginian" and "Columbo."
Audio Feb 08, 2013 Nick Cave Chosen to participate in the U.S. State Department's Arts-in-Embassies program, Cave talks about his Sound Suits, a unique blend of sculpture, fashion, and dance.
Audio Jan 25, 2013 Caron Atlas Bread and Roses in a Brooklyn shelter: how the arts can be a critical component of disaster relief.
Audio Jan 18, 2013 Taylor Branch Thw award-winning author discusses his trilogy of the Civil Rights Movement "America in the King Years."
Audio Jan 04, 2013 Eddie Palmieri Pianist, bandleader, composer and 2013 NEA Jazz Master talks about his innovative music blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz.
Audio Jan 04, 2013 Lorraine Gordon The owner of the legendary club, The Village Vanguard, talks about her life in jazz.
Audio Dec 22, 2012 Lou Donaldson Sweet Poppa Lou talks about the musical roots of his swinging bop saxophone sound.
Audio Nov 30, 2012 Mel Tillis The singer/songwriter and National Medal of Arts recipient tells stories about his career and how performing helped him cope with his stutter.
Audio Oct 04, 2012 The Paschall Brothers Three generations of Paschalls have brought beautiful harmonies to their community.
Audio Sep 20, 2012 Margot Livesey Author Margot Livesey discusses "The Flight of Gemma Hardy" -- her reimagining of Jane Eyre.
Audio Sep 13, 2012 Al Head Arts Advocate (and National Heritage Fellow) Al Head discusses the profound impact of traditional arts on communities, especially in Alabama where he headed the state arts agency.
Audio Sep 06, 2012 John Collins Backstage with the director of "Gatz," a play that takes as its text F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic about the Jazz Age.
Audio Aug 23, 2012 Christopher Paul Curtis Christopher Paul Curtis talks about making history real for young readers.
Audio Aug 16, 2012 Bryan Doerries Bryan Doerries discusses how bringing Greek tragedies to service members opens up new conversations.