Aug 21st, 2008 · A landmark film about the lives of Native Americans in 1950s Los Angeles has been given a new life. Thanks to the efforts of filmmaker Charles Burnett and award-winning author Sherman Alexie, the 1961 film The Exiles has been restored. Burnett and Alexie speak about the film's significance and relevance more than 40 years after its release.
Jun 11th, 2008 · He's best known as a hit-making producer of American roots and rock music, but T-Bone Burnett has spent plenty of time on the other side of the studio glass. And, thanks to the restaging of a play by Sam Shepard, he has a new album out, too.
May 15th, 2008 · T-Bone Burnett is a remarkable producer. He's been the creative force behind some of the most memorable recordings by artists like Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris. Many know Burnett for his work on the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack in 2000. Most recently he produced Raising Sand, a stunning collaboration between Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. On this edition of All Songs Considered T-Bone Burnett shares some of his favorite songs and talks about his new solo release, Tooth of Crime.
Jul 3rd, 2007 · Beverly Sills, the most popular American opera singer of recent decades, has died. Entertainer Carol Burnett shares her memories of her professional relationship and friendship with Sills.
Mar 29th, 2007 · Charles Burnett's Killer of Sheep, one of the most acclaimed American films of the last 50 years, has seldom been screened. It was made by Burnett in 1973 and is reportedly a hauntingly beautiful portrait of Watts. Now it is coming out nationally.
Oct 11th, 2006 · NPR's John Burnett has written a new book about his career as a journalist. It's called, Uncivilized Beasts and Shameless Hellions: Travels with an NPR Correspondent. Burnett talks with Lynn Neary about the stories he's covered.
Aug 22nd, 2006 · The songs for Burnett's new album came from a period of solitude in which he wrote the bulk of his new lyrics. Titled The True False Identity, the disc was recorded with a long list of musicians who shared Burnett's musical influences -- which include Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf and even Haitian music.
May 21st, 2006 · T Bone Burnett hasn't produced an album of his own music since 1992. That pause ends this month with two new projects out on CD. He's also embarking on his first concert tour in nearly 20 years. He talks with Liane Hansen about his latest efforts.