http://odeo.com/channels/147143-PRI-Arts-and-Entertainment no Public Radio International is pleased to offer this podcast as a great way to get your daily public radio arts fix. The podcast features pieces on music, books, film, television, and other arts. Topics will vary, but the quality will remain top-notch. This podcast will take you to all corners of the world, and to the undiscovered corners of your own community, highlighting all of the arts along the way. Public Radio International is pleased to offer this podcast as a great way to get your daily public radio arts fix. The podcast features pieces on music, books, film, television, and other arts. Topics will vary, but the quality will remain top-notch. This podcast will take you to all corners of the world, and to the undiscovered corners of your own community, highlighting all of the arts along the way. Pieces on music, books, film, television, and other fine arts. en-us 40 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Design http://odeo.com/episodes/25492522-The-Swell-Season Studio 360: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova turned their serendipitous meeting, love story, and music making in Dublin into the movie Studio 360: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova turned their serendipitous meeting, love story, and music making in Dublin into the movie Studio 360: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova turned their serendipitous meeting, love story, and music making in Dublin into the movie tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25492522 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25492523-Filmmaker-Frederick-Wiseman Here and Now: For his 38th film, award-winning documentarian Frederick Wiseman focuses his camera on one of the world's greatest ballet companies, the Paris Opera Ballet. The film is called Here and Now: For his 38th film, award-winning documentarian Frederick Wiseman focuses his camera on one of the world's greatest ballet companies, the Paris Opera Ballet. The film is called Here and Now: For his 38th film, award-winning documentarian Frederick Wiseman focuses his camera on one of the world's greatest ballet companies, the Paris Opera Ballet. The film is called tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25492523 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25481181-Music-While-CD-Sales-Droop-Vinyl-Abides The Takeaway: Let the holiday shopping season begin! With the explosion of intangible mp3s, music may have lost its luster as a nice Christmas gift. But it looks like music might have a savior in the form of an old friend: good old reliable vinyl. The Takeaway: Let the holiday shopping season begin! With the explosion of intangible mp3s, music may have lost its luster as a nice Christmas gift. But it looks like music might have a savior in the form of an old friend: good old reliable vinyl. The Takeaway: Let the holiday shopping season begin! With the explosion of intangible mp3s, music may have lost its luster as a nice Christmas gift. But it looks like music might have a savior in the form of an old friend: good old reliable vinyl. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25481181 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461742-American-artists-and-Iceland The World: Iceland has been one of the countries hardest hit by the economic crisis. It still has its draw for American artists. Writer Alissa Quart has the story. The World: Iceland has been one of the countries hardest hit by the economic crisis. It still has its draw for American artists. Writer Alissa Quart has the story. The World: Iceland has been one of the countries hardest hit by the economic crisis. It still has its draw for American artists. Writer Alissa Quart has the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25461742 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25481182-Slavic-Soul-Party The World: Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the New York based band Slavic Soul Party! The World: Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the New York based band Slavic Soul Party! The World: Anchor Marco Werman tells us about the New York based band Slavic Soul Party! tag:odeo.com,2009-11-29,25481182 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461744-The-Art-Instinct Studio 360: Denis Dutton is a professor of the philosophy of art interested in evolutionary biology. In his controversial book "The Art Instinct," he argues that certain tastes in art are genetic. Dutton believes that if we examine art from around the world, we can see the marks of evolution. Studio 360: Denis Dutton is a professor of the philosophy of art interested in evolutionary biology. In his controversial book "The Art Instinct," he argues that certain tastes in art are genetic. Dutton believes that if we examine art from around the world, we can see the marks of evolution. Studio 360: Denis Dutton is a professor of the philosophy of art interested in evolutionary biology. In his controversial book "The Art Instinct," he argues that certain tastes in art are genetic. Dutton believes that if we examine art from around the world, we can see the marks of evolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25461744 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461748-Author-Nick-Hornby The Sound of Young America: Nick Hornby is the author of numerous novels; his most recent is called The Sound of Young America: Nick Hornby is the author of numerous novels; his most recent is called The Sound of Young America: Nick Hornby is the author of numerous novels; his most recent is called tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25461748 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461751-Senegalese-singer-Baaba-Maal Echoes: Senegalese singer Baaba Maal talks about the evolution of the African Griot and his own ethereal new CD, Television, recorded with The Brazilian Girls. Echoes: Senegalese singer Baaba Maal talks about the evolution of the African Griot and his own ethereal new CD, Television, recorded with The Brazilian Girls. Echoes: Senegalese singer Baaba Maal talks about the evolution of the African Griot and his own ethereal new CD, Television, recorded with The Brazilian Girls. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25461751 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461752-Everyone-is-an-artist To the Best of Our Knowledge: Celebrated cartoonist and novelist Lynda Barry talks with Steve Paulson about her latest book. Part memoir, part comic and part activity book, To the Best of Our Knowledge: Celebrated cartoonist and novelist Lynda Barry talks with Steve Paulson about her latest book. Part memoir, part comic and part activity book, To the Best of Our Knowledge: Celebrated cartoonist and novelist Lynda Barry talks with Steve Paulson about her latest book. Part memoir, part comic and part activity book, tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25461752 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461753-Bill-Frisell-Scores-Buster-Keaton Studio 360: Old-timey piano music isn't the only way to watch the silent films of Buster Keaton. A new DVD features three Keaton classics with gorgeous and strange music by acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. Frisell tells Studio 360's David Krasnow about his awe for Keaton and his attempt to capture the emotion of each scene. Studio 360: Old-timey piano music isn't the only way to watch the silent films of Buster Keaton. A new DVD features three Keaton classics with gorgeous and strange music by acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. Frisell tells Studio 360's David Krasnow about his awe for Keaton and his attempt to capture the emotion of each scene. Studio 360: Old-timey piano music isn't the only way to watch the silent films of Buster Keaton. A new DVD features three Keaton classics with gorgeous and strange music by acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. Frisell tells Studio 360's David Krasnow about his awe for Keaton and his attempt to capture the emotion of each scene. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-22,25461753 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461754-British-vampires-are-the-best The World: The British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, has written a blog post extolling the virtue of British (on screen) vampires. The World's Alex Gallafent would 'take the pulse of the story' if only it had one. The World: The British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, has written a blog post extolling the virtue of British (on screen) vampires. The World's Alex Gallafent would 'take the pulse of the story' if only it had one. The World: The British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, has written a blog post extolling the virtue of British (on screen) vampires. The World's Alex Gallafent would 'take the pulse of the story' if only it had one. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25461754 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461755-Black-TV-Goes-Online Here and Now: Many African American producers are launching their shows on-line, after finding it tough to get Hollywood behind their projects. Several websites, including one backed by stars like Will Smith and Denzel Washington, are launching to provide a forum for the web series. Here and Now: Many African American producers are launching their shows on-line, after finding it tough to get Hollywood behind their projects. Several websites, including one backed by stars like Will Smith and Denzel Washington, are launching to provide a forum for the web series. Here and Now: Many African American producers are launching their shows on-line, after finding it tough to get Hollywood behind their projects. Several websites, including one backed by stars like Will Smith and Denzel Washington, are launching to provide a forum for the web series. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25461755 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461756-Piccolo-Teatro-Lirico The World: Italy has a new ? short ? twist on a centuries-old art form. A small, historic theater in Rome was having a hard time surviving when it turned to opera. The World: Italy has a new ? short ? twist on a centuries-old art form. A small, historic theater in Rome was having a hard time surviving when it turned to opera. The World: Italy has a new ? short ? twist on a centuries-old art form. A small, historic theater in Rome was having a hard time surviving when it turned to opera. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25461756 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461757-50-Years-of-The-Sound-of-Music The Takeaway: 'The Sound of Music' celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first appearance on Broadway. Music buff Jack Grace, the 'Martini Cowboy,' discusses raindrops on roses, the long musical legacy and his other 'favorite things' from the classic musical. The Takeaway: 'The Sound of Music' celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first appearance on Broadway. Music buff Jack Grace, the 'Martini Cowboy,' discusses raindrops on roses, the long musical legacy and his other 'favorite things' from the classic musical. The Takeaway: 'The Sound of Music' celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first appearance on Broadway. Music buff Jack Grace, the 'Martini Cowboy,' discusses raindrops on roses, the long musical legacy and his other 'favorite things' from the classic musical. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25461757 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25461758-Scott-Schuman-The-Sartorialist The Sound of Young America: Scott Schuman is the proprietor of the street photography blog The Sartorialist. His new book is a collection of the best of his photos. The Sound of Young America: Scott Schuman is the proprietor of the street photography blog The Sartorialist. His new book is a collection of the best of his photos. The Sound of Young America: Scott Schuman is the proprietor of the street photography blog The Sartorialist. His new book is a collection of the best of his photos. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-15,25461758 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25447504-Foreign-Babes-in-Beijing To the Best of Our Knowledge: Rachel DeWoskin is a young American who was working in Beijing and became a TV star as the American vixen in To the Best of Our Knowledge: Rachel DeWoskin is a young American who was working in Beijing and became a TV star as the American vixen in To the Best of Our Knowledge: Rachel DeWoskin is a young American who was working in Beijing and became a TV star as the American vixen in tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25447504 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25443023-Science-and-Creativity-Animal-Artists Studio 360: What separates humans from animals? It used to be tools - and then we found out some animals are pretty handy. But what about art? There may be nothing prettier than birdsong, but each species sings pretty much the same tune. Are animals ever really creative? Studio 360: What separates humans from animals? It used to be tools - and then we found out some animals are pretty handy. But what about art? There may be nothing prettier than birdsong, but each species sings pretty much the same tune. Are animals ever really creative? Studio 360: What separates humans from animals? It used to be tools - and then we found out some animals are pretty handy. But what about art? There may be nothing prettier than birdsong, but each species sings pretty much the same tune. Are animals ever really creative? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25443023 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25438109-Ray-Davies-and-The-Crouch-End-Festival-Chorus The World: Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had on Ray Davies new album The Kinks Choral Collection. The World: Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had on Ray Davies new album The Kinks Choral Collection. The World: Ray Davies, the former frontman and songwriter for the Kinks, has a new album out. He performs with the Crouch End Festival Chorus and they sing the hit songs Davies had on Ray Davies new album The Kinks Choral Collection. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25438109 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25432812-Sesame-Street-40-Years-Old-and-Still-Counting The Takeaway: Cookie Monster now eats vegetables, and various faces have come and gone, but the core values and missions of Sesame Street aren't much different from the show's first broadcast, four decades ago. We look back at the show's influence with original cast member Bob McGrath, who is still with the show today. The Takeaway: Cookie Monster now eats vegetables, and various faces have come and gone, but the core values and missions of Sesame Street aren't much different from the show's first broadcast, four decades ago. We look back at the show's influence with original cast member Bob McGrath, who is still with the show today. The Takeaway: Cookie Monster now eats vegetables, and various faces have come and gone, but the core values and missions of Sesame Street aren't much different from the show's first broadcast, four decades ago. We look back at the show's influence with original cast member Bob McGrath, who is still with the show today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25432812 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25425611-Music-Legend-Ralph-Stanley To the Best of Our Knowledge: Ralph Stanley is one of the founding fathers of bluegrass or old-time mountain music. To the Best of Our Knowledge: Ralph Stanley is one of the founding fathers of bluegrass or old-time mountain music. To the Best of Our Knowledge: Ralph Stanley is one of the founding fathers of bluegrass or old-time mountain music. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25425611 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25413611-From-Print-to-Screen-The-Evolution-of-Precious The Takeaway: Before it was a film, "Precious" was a screenplay. And before it was a screenplay, it was a novel called "Push." We talk to Sapphire, who wrote the book, and Geoffrey Fletcher, who wrote the screenplay based on that novel, about what it took for the character of Clareece Precious Jones to evolve from print to screen. The Takeaway: Before it was a film, "Precious" was a screenplay. And before it was a screenplay, it was a novel called "Push." We talk to Sapphire, who wrote the book, and Geoffrey Fletcher, who wrote the screenplay based on that novel, about what it took for the character of Clareece Precious Jones to evolve from print to screen. The Takeaway: Before it was a film, "Precious" was a screenplay. And before it was a screenplay, it was a novel called "Push." We talk to Sapphire, who wrote the book, and Geoffrey Fletcher, who wrote the screenplay based on that novel, about what it took for the character of Clareece Precious Jones to evolve from print to screen. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25413611 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25407994-Author-John-Irving-on-Fear-and-Happiness The Takeaway: John Irving, the writer famous for such well-loved and critically acclaimed books as "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules," has just released a new novel: "Last Night in Twisted River." We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness. The Takeaway: John Irving, the writer famous for such well-loved and critically acclaimed books as "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules," has just released a new novel: "Last Night in Twisted River." We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness. The Takeaway: John Irving, the writer famous for such well-loved and critically acclaimed books as "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules," has just released a new novel: "Last Night in Twisted River." We talk to Irving about his new book and why he believes fear makes for better stories than happiness. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25407994 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390475-Font-Designer-Matthew-Carter To the Best of Our Knowledge: Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-founded Bitstream, the first digital foundry. He co-designed Helvetica - the most ubiquitous font family in the world. He even designed Bell Centennial, the phone book font. Carter says his career in fonts began very traditionally, at a printing factory. To the Best of Our Knowledge: Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-founded Bitstream, the first digital foundry. He co-designed Helvetica - the most ubiquitous font family in the world. He even designed Bell Centennial, the phone book font. Carter says his career in fonts began very traditionally, at a printing factory. To the Best of Our Knowledge: Matthew Carter designed Verdana, the internet font, and co-founded Bitstream, the first digital foundry. He co-designed Helvetica - the most ubiquitous font family in the world. He even designed Bell Centennial, the phone book font. Carter says his career in fonts began very traditionally, at a printing factory. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390475 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390476-Del-The-Funky-Homosapien Studio 360: This West Coast hip-hopper hit stardom in 2001, but he wasn't born for the limelight. His reputation as hip-hop's oddball stems from his raps about science fiction, Studio 360: This West Coast hip-hopper hit stardom in 2001, but he wasn't born for the limelight. His reputation as hip-hop's oddball stems from his raps about science fiction, Studio 360: This West Coast hip-hopper hit stardom in 2001, but he wasn't born for the limelight. His reputation as hip-hop's oddball stems from his raps about science fiction, tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25390476 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390477-Egypt-s-Ali-G The World: A new Egyptian TV show features a fake Italian talk show host who interviews unsuspecting Egyptian officials. He asks them sexually suggestive questions, which is taboo in Egypt. But the host steers well clear of political satire. The World: A new Egyptian TV show features a fake Italian talk show host who interviews unsuspecting Egyptian officials. He asks them sexually suggestive questions, which is taboo in Egypt. But the host steers well clear of political satire. The World: A new Egyptian TV show features a fake Italian talk show host who interviews unsuspecting Egyptian officials. He asks them sexually suggestive questions, which is taboo in Egypt. But the host steers well clear of political satire. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25390477 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390479-Zombies Studio 360: George Romero invented the modern zombie with his 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead," and he still likes them old-fashioned -- slow-moving but hard to stop. Studio 360: George Romero invented the modern zombie with his 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead," and he still likes them old-fashioned -- slow-moving but hard to stop. Studio 360: George Romero invented the modern zombie with his 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead," and he still likes them old-fashioned -- slow-moving but hard to stop. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25390479 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390481-25-Years-of-the-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame It's been 25 years since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors to the music-loving public . It's been 25 years since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors to the music-loving public . It's been 25 years since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors to the music-loving public . tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25390481 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390482-Ric-Cordero The Sound of Young America: Rik Cordero helped revolutionize hip-hop videos with clips for artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, The Roots and Nas. He's also the director of the feature film Inside A Change. The Sound of Young America: Rik Cordero helped revolutionize hip-hop videos with clips for artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, The Roots and Nas. He's also the director of the feature film Inside A Change. The Sound of Young America: Rik Cordero helped revolutionize hip-hop videos with clips for artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, The Roots and Nas. He's also the director of the feature film Inside A Change. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25390482 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25390484-Georgia-Russia-and-Hollywood The World: Actor Andy Garcia is in Georgia to play the part of President Mikheil Saakashvili in a film about last year's conflict with Russia. The story is of a journalist and a cameraman caught up in the unfolding drama of the war last August. The World: Actor Andy Garcia is in Georgia to play the part of President Mikheil Saakashvili in a film about last year's conflict with Russia. The story is of a journalist and a cameraman caught up in the unfolding drama of the war last August. The World: Actor Andy Garcia is in Georgia to play the part of President Mikheil Saakashvili in a film about last year's conflict with Russia. The story is of a journalist and a cameraman caught up in the unfolding drama of the war last August. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25390484 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25359245-Friday-at-the-Movies-Amelia-Another-Winner-for-Swank The Takeaway: "Amelia," the biopic of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, opens across the country today. Will this be Hilary Swank's third Oscar-winning role? The Takeaway: "Amelia," the biopic of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, opens across the country today. Will this be Hilary Swank's third Oscar-winning role? The Takeaway: "Amelia," the biopic of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, opens across the country today. Will this be Hilary Swank's third Oscar-winning role? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25359245 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25349857-The-French-Joy-of-Cooking The World: The French 'Joy of Cooking' is coming to America. It's called 'I know How to Cook'. Chef and blogger Clotilde Dusoulier lead the effort to make the book accessible to English speaking home cooks. The World: The French 'Joy of Cooking' is coming to America. It's called 'I know How to Cook'. Chef and blogger Clotilde Dusoulier lead the effort to make the book accessible to English speaking home cooks. The World: The French 'Joy of Cooking' is coming to America. It's called 'I know How to Cook'. Chef and blogger Clotilde Dusoulier lead the effort to make the book accessible to English speaking home cooks. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25349857 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25334680-Secret-Lives-of-Great-Composers Here and Now: Who was the first rock star? According to author Elizabeth Lunday it was Franz Liszt, all the way back in in the 1840s. In her new book "Secret Lives of Great Composers: What Your Teachers Never Told You About the World's Musical Masters," Lunday presents a new perspective on the biography and music of these men. Here and Now: Who was the first rock star? According to author Elizabeth Lunday it was Franz Liszt, all the way back in in the 1840s. In her new book "Secret Lives of Great Composers: What Your Teachers Never Told You About the World's Musical Masters," Lunday presents a new perspective on the biography and music of these men. Here and Now: Who was the first rock star? According to author Elizabeth Lunday it was Franz Liszt, all the way back in in the 1840s. In her new book "Secret Lives of Great Composers: What Your Teachers Never Told You About the World's Musical Masters," Lunday presents a new perspective on the biography and music of these men. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25334680 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25320675-Finding-Parenting-Lessons-in-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are The Takeaway: Are there parenting lessons to learn from Spike Jonze's new movie, The Takeaway: Are there parenting lessons to learn from Spike Jonze's new movie, The Takeaway: Are there parenting lessons to learn from Spike Jonze's new movie, tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25320675 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25318800-The-market-for-modern-Middle-Eastern-art The World: Reporter Aaron Schachter looks at the growth in interest in contemporary Middle Eastern art since September 11, 2001. The World: Reporter Aaron Schachter looks at the growth in interest in contemporary Middle Eastern art since September 11, 2001. The World: Reporter Aaron Schachter looks at the growth in interest in contemporary Middle Eastern art since September 11, 2001. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25318800 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25299441-Friday-at-the-Movies-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are The Takeaway: It's Friday and we're talking about what everyone is talking about: 'Where the Wild Things Are' The Takeaway: It's Friday and we're talking about what everyone is talking about: 'Where the Wild Things Are' The Takeaway: It's Friday and we're talking about what everyone is talking about: 'Where the Wild Things Are' tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25299441 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25286748-Rapper-s-Delight-30-Years-Later The Takeaway: 'Rapper's Delight' hit the disco and pop charts 30 years ago this week, transforming hip hop from live street perfomance to a mainstream moneymaker. The Takeaway: 'Rapper's Delight' hit the disco and pop charts 30 years ago this week, transforming hip hop from live street perfomance to a mainstream moneymaker. The Takeaway: 'Rapper's Delight' hit the disco and pop charts 30 years ago this week, transforming hip hop from live street perfomance to a mainstream moneymaker. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25286748 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25282352-Stewart-Copeland Studio 360: Sting may have been the front man, but drummer Stewart Copeland was the heartbeat of The Police. In his new memoir Strange Things Happen Copeland talks about how the band's creative friction helped sell over 50 million records. And he blows the cover on his father, who raised the young Copeland in Beirut while spying for the CIA. Studio 360: Sting may have been the front man, but drummer Stewart Copeland was the heartbeat of The Police. In his new memoir Strange Things Happen Copeland talks about how the band's creative friction helped sell over 50 million records. And he blows the cover on his father, who raised the young Copeland in Beirut while spying for the CIA. Studio 360: Sting may have been the front man, but drummer Stewart Copeland was the heartbeat of The Police. In his new memoir Strange Things Happen Copeland talks about how the band's creative friction helped sell over 50 million records. And he blows the cover on his father, who raised the young Copeland in Beirut while spying for the CIA. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25282352 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25274083-German-author-wins-Nobel-prize-for-literature The World: Herta Müller has been awarded the Nobel prize for literature. The Romanian born author is renowned for her books based on life under the harsh regime of the dictator Ceausescu. Müller was born in 1953 in Romania. Jeb Sharp profiles the German author. The World: Herta Müller has been awarded the Nobel prize for literature. The Romanian born author is renowned for her books based on life under the harsh regime of the dictator Ceausescu. Müller was born in 1953 in Romania. Jeb Sharp profiles the German author. The World: Herta Müller has been awarded the Nobel prize for literature. The Romanian born author is renowned for her books based on life under the harsh regime of the dictator Ceausescu. Müller was born in 1953 in Romania. Jeb Sharp profiles the German author. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25274083 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25263953-Nathan-Rabin Nathan Rabin is head writer for "The AV Club" from "The Onion" and author of "The Big Rewind: A Memoir Brought To You By Pop Culture. " Nathan Rabin is head writer for "The AV Club" from "The Onion" and author of "The Big Rewind: A Memoir Brought To You By Pop Culture. " Nathan Rabin is head writer for "The AV Club" from "The Onion" and author of "The Big Rewind: A Memoir Brought To You By Pop Culture. " tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25263953 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25258771-Finding-Frida-Kahlo Here and Now: The authenticity of the art work in a new book about the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, is being questioned. The book, "Finding Frida Kahlo" by Barbara Levine, documents a treasure trove of more than 1,000 Kahlo items. Here and Now: The authenticity of the art work in a new book about the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, is being questioned. The book, "Finding Frida Kahlo" by Barbara Levine, documents a treasure trove of more than 1,000 Kahlo items. Here and Now: The authenticity of the art work in a new book about the iconic Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, is being questioned. The book, "Finding Frida Kahlo" by Barbara Levine, documents a treasure trove of more than 1,000 Kahlo items. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25258771 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25250508-Yoko-Ono Studio 360: Forty years after Yoko Ono founded the original Plastic Ono Band with her late husband, John Lennon, she's recording under the same moniker, with the couple's son, Sean. Ono tells Kurt what it's like to be embraced by a whole new generation of musicians and fans. Studio 360: Forty years after Yoko Ono founded the original Plastic Ono Band with her late husband, John Lennon, she's recording under the same moniker, with the couple's son, Sean. Ono tells Kurt what it's like to be embraced by a whole new generation of musicians and fans. Studio 360: Forty years after Yoko Ono founded the original Plastic Ono Band with her late husband, John Lennon, she's recording under the same moniker, with the couple's son, Sean. Ono tells Kurt what it's like to be embraced by a whole new generation of musicians and fans. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25250508 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25242651-No-1-opera-house-opens-in-Botswana The Takeaway: 'The No. 1 Ladies' Opera House' is the brainchild of Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of the 'No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series. He just opened a new arts centre in Botswana's capital Gaborone, called 'The No. 1 Ladies Opera House.' The Takeaway: 'The No. 1 Ladies' Opera House' is the brainchild of Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of the 'No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series. He just opened a new arts centre in Botswana's capital Gaborone, called 'The No. 1 Ladies Opera House.' The Takeaway: 'The No. 1 Ladies' Opera House' is the brainchild of Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of the 'No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series. He just opened a new arts centre in Botswana's capital Gaborone, called 'The No. 1 Ladies Opera House.' tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25242651 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25242652-Vinyl-vs-mp3-according-to-an-Argentine-musician The World: For today's Global Hit, Anchor Marco Werman tells us why Argentine recording artist Gustavo Cerati chooses vinyl over mp3 for his latest release. The World: For today's Global Hit, Anchor Marco Werman tells us why Argentine recording artist Gustavo Cerati chooses vinyl over mp3 for his latest release. The World: For today's Global Hit, Anchor Marco Werman tells us why Argentine recording artist Gustavo Cerati chooses vinyl over mp3 for his latest release. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25242652 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25224150-Weekend-Movies-Many-to-Choose-From The Takeaway: It's a good weekend to go to the movies, according to The New York Time's film critic (and co-host of The Takeaway: It's a good weekend to go to the movies, according to The New York Time's film critic (and co-host of The Takeaway: It's a good weekend to go to the movies, according to The New York Time's film critic (and co-host of tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25224150 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25216828-Marianne-Faithfull The World's Marco Werman asks 60's icon Marianne Faithfull about her favorite music. Faithfull's in the middle of a brief tour of the US for her recent album, "Easy Come, Easy Go." The World's Marco Werman asks 60's icon Marianne Faithfull about her favorite music. Faithfull's in the middle of a brief tour of the US for her recent album, "Easy Come, Easy Go." The World's Marco Werman asks 60's icon Marianne Faithfull about her favorite music. Faithfull's in the middle of a brief tour of the US for her recent album, "Easy Come, Easy Go." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25216828 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25216829-Japanese-blues-singer-Yoko-Noge The Changing World: Japanese singer Yoko Noge lived in Osaka. But she found her calling -- in the blues. She now happily calls Chicago her home. The Changing World: Japanese singer Yoko Noge lived in Osaka. But she found her calling -- in the blues. She now happily calls Chicago her home. The Changing World: Japanese singer Yoko Noge lived in Osaka. But she found her calling -- in the blues. She now happily calls Chicago her home. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25216829 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25206225-Publishing-books-at-internet-speed The Takeaway: Tina Brown, former editor of "The New Yorker" and current editor of "The Daily Beast," wants to change the speed of book publishing. The Takeaway: Tina Brown, former editor of "The New Yorker" and current editor of "The Daily Beast," wants to change the speed of book publishing. The Takeaway: Tina Brown, former editor of "The New Yorker" and current editor of "The Daily Beast," wants to change the speed of book publishing. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25206225 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25199687-Asperger-s-syndrome-and-a-Pulitzer-Prize-winning-music-critic Studio 360: Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page always knew that he was different. It wasn't until his 40's that he was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. Page's new memoir, "Parallel Play," looks back at his life and how the syndrome was an asset to his success. Studio 360: Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page always knew that he was different. It wasn't until his 40's that he was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. Page's new memoir, "Parallel Play," looks back at his life and how the syndrome was an asset to his success. Studio 360: Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page always knew that he was different. It wasn't until his 40's that he was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. Page's new memoir, "Parallel Play," looks back at his life and how the syndrome was an asset to his success. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25199687 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25183681-Weekend-Movies-Art-House-Edition Even though Even though "Surrogates" and "Fame" debut this weekend, it's the art house films that have stolen the hearts of The Takeaway's movie reviewers: Rafer Guzman, film critic for "Newsday," and Karina Longworth, editor of "Spout. " Even though Even though "Surrogates" and "Fame" debut this weekend, it's the art house films that have stolen the hearts of The Takeaway's movie reviewers: Rafer Guzman, film critic for "Newsday," and Karina Longworth, editor of "Spout. " Even though Even though "Surrogates" and "Fame" debut this weekend, it's the art house films that have stolen the hearts of The Takeaway's movie reviewers: Rafer Guzman, film critic for "Newsday," and Karina Longworth, editor of "Spout. " tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25183681 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment http://odeo.com/episodes/25180006-Russian-poet-Sergei-Mikhalkov The World: He was best known for writing lyrics for this tune. It's the national anthem of Russia. It was also the anthem of the old Soviet Union. Mikhalkov wrote different lyrics for each. The World's Alex Gallafent has more. The World: He was best known for writing lyrics for this tune. It's the national anthem of Russia. It was also the anthem of the old Soviet Union. Mikhalkov wrote different lyrics for each. The World's Alex Gallafent has more. The World: He was best known for writing lyrics for this tune. It's the national anthem of Russia. It was also the anthem of the old Soviet Union. Mikhalkov wrote different lyrics for each. The World's Alex Gallafent has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25180006 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no PRI: Arts and Entertainment