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Composer Philip Glass turns 75 today, and he spends part of his birthday with us -- plus he previews his newest recording, the Symphony No. 9. And: Icelandic composer Johann Johannsso... (episode)
Today, the ghosts of disco’s past and present come out to play. Author David Meyer takes a look at how the Bee Gees evolved from pop balladeers to dance floor champions. And: Brooklyn... (episode)
Vanilla Ice is back – as a home improvement guru. Today: the rapper behind the '90s hit “Ice Ice Baby” discusses his real estate reality show: “The Vanilla Ice Project.” Plus, John's ... (episode)
The nominees for the Academy Awards were announced earlier this week. Today: Hear the picks for best song and score – including music from The Artist, The Muppets, and War Horse. And,... (episode)
R&B singer Etta James passed away last week – leaving behind a legacy of soulful classics and modern-day blues protégés. Today: The story of the larger-than-life woman behind hits lik... (episode)
Adele’s single “Someone Like You” is up for a Grammy next month – but it’s already won the title of “most performed karaoke song.” Today: A dispatch from the karaoke front – where, ... (episode)
Copyright has dominated the headlines lately, from the widely protested SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills to the dramatic FBI shutdown of website Megaupload. Today: Recent intellectual ... (episode)
This week, the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo will award the Clown d'Or (“Golden Clown”) and other awards for circus performers. We look at the rich history of carnival ... (episode)
Last weekend, British period drama Downton Abbey earned a Golden Globe for best television mini-series. Viewers have responded to the World War I-era costumes, the characters, and – t... (episode)
During World War II, the transition camp at Terezín was a vital, creative haven for Jewish artists of all kinds. At least, that’s the story the Nazis told to the world. The reality w... (episode)