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Vietnamese American artists on Gulf Coast honor their community's success and struggles
7:37
Israeli and Palestinian singers bring their hope for peace and justice to U.S.
9:09
New 'Tiny Desk' host reveals what the future holds for NPR's popular music series
7:43
Jon Bon Jovi on new docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight' capturing band's triumphs and trials
8:15
Salman Rushdie reflects on attack that changed his life in new memoir 'Knife'
7:57
Works from artists with disabilities featured in historic exhibition in San Francisco
7:34
New film 'Civil War' explores a divided America at war with itself
7:27
Appalachian cultural hub faces long recovery after devastating floods
8:21
Documentary captures journalist's gender transition while embedded with Taliban
7:07
Percival Everett on his novel retelling ‘Huckleberry Finn’ from Jim's point of view
7:29
Rhode Island artist fuses design and accessory to create art you can carry
5:22
The inspirations behind Beyoncé’s genre-defying album 'Cowboy Carter'
4:39
Cuban musicians struggle to reach American audiences amid shifting diplomatic relations
6:52
Podcast industry faces challenges after explosive growth
7:43
Lenny Kravitz on authenticity, individualism and his unique sound
8:33
Xochitl Gonzalez's new book 'Anita De Monte Laughs Last' takes on art and personal history
7:07
The Met's new exhibit celebrates impact and legacy of The Harlem Renaissance
6:46
How a seasoned White House lawyer is forging a new musical path
6:33
The art of sound design in the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Zone of Interest’
6:48
Author Paul Lynch discusses his Booker Prize-winning dystopian novel
6:56
Austin theater company works to preserve Latin American culture
2:56
Beyoncé brings new audience to country music and highlights the genre's Black roots
6:01
Palestinian American's art exhibition in Indiana canceled after criticizing Gaza bombings
9:23
Geneticist and opera singer team up to study how music can improve health
9:08
Exhibit chronicles rich history of independent Black cinema
6:44
Actor Paul Giamatti discusses his Oscar-nominated performance in 'The Holdovers'
7:21
'The Greatest Night in Pop' reveals how music's stars came together to make history
7:30
Jeffrey Wright on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'American Fiction'
8:01
'The Space Race' documentary explores Black astronauts' efforts to overcome injustice
10:01
Kwame Alexander discusses his anthology of Black poetry, 'This Is the Honey'
7:09
How a social media creator matches modern sports images with classic works of art
5:39
Iranian American writer discusses new novel about struggling with survivor's guilt
5:48
New Grammy category highlights the global appeal of African music
5:46
Popular new literary genre mixes romance and fantasy
7:26
Minneapolis chamber group performs music written by Polish prisoners at Auschwitz
8:02
How SaulPaul is using his music to inspire and empower young people
3:40
Oscar nominations spark controversy with snubs of Barbie's Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig
5:15
Pakistani artist finds success painting what he’s lived, felt and feared
5:15
Actress Annette Bening on her new role as famed swimmer Diana Nyad
7:50
Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper
7:22
New book 'Eve' dispels myths about human evolution and details female body's role
6:50
Why Google transformed a quantum computing lab into an artistic oasis
5:31
The stars of 'How to Dance in Ohio' on exploring connections among autistic adults
7:55
Remembering the art and energy of tap dance legend Maurice Hines
2:36
Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine on finding his own voice in the shadow of his famous father
6:41
Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art
6:24
Critics name their favorite TV shows of 2023
8:05
George Clooney discusses the true story behind his new film 'The Boys in the Boat'
8:15
Church leader hopes hand-written and illustrated Bible can heal religious divides
7:46
Critics discuss their favorite books of 2023
8:27
Rush frontman Geddy Lee reflects on his music and life in a new memoir
7:25
Baz Luhrmann discusses adapting his film 'Australia' into a TV miniseries
6:34
Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter on his impact on hip-hop and new memoir, 'The Upcycled Self'
8:02
Simone Leigh's work explores how Black women have been misrepresented in art and culture
5:44
Boston exhibit reveals John Singer Sargent's methods and why his work remains relevant
5:48
Kentucky writing program amplifies unheard voices through the power of publishing
7:40
A look inside the National Museum of Women in the Arts after its major renovation
7:11
Elle and Keegan-Michael Key chronicle 'The History of Sketch Comedy' in new book
7:16
New museum honors untold stories of enslaved Africans through genealogy
6:59
Opera Philadelphia pushes forward amid financial uncertainty
6:49
New book ‘This is War’ offers unique lens on the impact of war
6:22
New documentary '26.2 to Life' tells story of inmates who joined a prison running club
7:24
Author Viet Thanh Nguyen's new memoir reflects on family's experience of war and exile
7:39
How a young conductor in Kentucky is using music to serve his community
8:42
Artist turns her work into love letters to husband fading into the fog of Alzheimer's
5:33
Darius Rucker reflects on his diverse career and his personal new album
8:42
Filmmaker Werner Herzog writes about his prolific and varied career in new memoir
8:14
How a translation of 'The Iliad' into modern language reinforces its relevance
7:15
Patrick Stewart reflects on his life and legendary career in new memoir, 'Making It So'
8:13
Brooklyn Public Library exhibit chronicles Jay-Z's career for hip-hop's 50th anniversary
8:05
Ringo Starr reflects on his legendary career with the Beatles and his new music
8:47
How a Houston medical center is harmonizing health and performing arts
6:57
Actor Cheech Marin helps open permanent showcase of Chicano art and culture
7:40
Musician Nat Myers on the healing power of the blues
6:53
How COVID lockdown helped save the Tedeschi Trucks Band
9:07
Is art a good investment? Experts weigh in on stock markets for artwork
7:46
A look at the regional theaters fighting to save their historic art form
8:35
A Brief But Spectacular take on creating your own path
2:49
How an elite music school is increasing access for students with disabilities
8:18
Frances Tiafoe shares rollercoaster journey to becoming one of tennis's top players
8:32
Art and agriculture meet in collaborative Colorado exhibition
8:01
Goo Goo Dolls on gaining new, younger fans 25 Years after 'Dizzy Up the Girl'
9:11
New exhibit shows how a Massachusetts town helped shape the artist Edward Hopper
5:38
Artist examines legacy of Vietnam War and its impact on his own life in new exhibition
6:25
Ann Patchett on the inspirations for her latest novel, 'Tom Lake'
8:08
Hip-hop was born 50 years ago. Nelson George discusses its evolution and legacy
7:55
How Taylor Swift created an economic juggernaut with her Eras Tour
6:16
James McBride discusses the themes in his new novel, 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store'
7:06
Why a small New England town celebrates its heritage by honoring frogs
5:11
How Jason Aldean’s controversial hit song became a cultural flashpoint
7:00
New exhibit explores what the American flag symbolizes amid political polarization
6:00
Christopher Nolan on 'Oppenheimer' and the responsibility of technology creators
7:24
A Brief But Spectacular take on using craft to push back on injustice
3:00
First Latino head of Academy of American Poets on bringing poetry to more people
5:54
Carpenter Mark Ellison's new book 'Building' offers lessons on life and good work
7:39
'Black Mirror' creator on why the techno-dystopian show has gripped audiences
7:16
Pulitzer-winning poet Carl Phillips on his work and the power of poetry
6:09
Skyrocketing cost of living threatens Austin's status as live music capital of the world
7:02
Lisa Cortés on her film exploring Little Richard’s legendary rock’n’roll legacy
7:23
How Sesame Street is helping Ukrainian children traumatized by war
9:08