Mar 16th, 2010 · The crime writer has more than 40 books to his name and dozens of films made from that source material. Leonard gives NPR's Noah Adams a tour of his hometown, with stops at some of the places that taught the writer about the language of crime, and his writing desk at home.
Mar 15th, 2010 · For much of the past year, the band has stunned live audiences with its extraordinary range, moving seamlessly and gracefully from quiet, delicate moments to thundering swells of chaotic rock noise. That said, for this Tiny Desk performance, the trio pulled way back, offering stripped-down versions of songs from Hospice.
Mar 13th, 2010 · The first numbers that come to mind when thinking about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland might be how much money the movie is raking in at the box office. But mathematicians say the books are full of algebraic lessons — such as why a raven is like a writing desk.
Mar 8th, 2010 · The singer was part of a musical scene in 1950s Cuba that produced an entire generation of musical innovators and pioneers. The two classic boleros she performs in this Tiny Desk Concert are a reflection of the passion for life she instills in every performance.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · Once again, one of the issues blocking a health overhaul bill from getting to President Obama's desk is abortion. This time, both abortion-rights backers and opponents dislike the language in the bill passed by the Senate late last year. But for the effort to move forward, the House will have to pass that bill as is.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · Once again, one of the issues blocking a health overhaul bill from getting to President Obama's desk is abortion. This time, both abortion-rights backers and opponents dislike the language in the bill passed by the Senate late last year. But for the effort to move forward, the House will have to pass that bill as is.
Mar 1st, 2010 · The songs on July Flame orbit around Veirs' acoustic-guitar playing and voice. But it's her idiosyncratic lyrics and melodic flourishes that imbue her music with sun-dappled warmth; hers is the sound of immense, wide-open spaces. When a very pregnant Veirs settled in for this performance behind Bob Boilen's desk, that same kind-hearted intimacy shone through.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · As the frontman for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Alec Ounsworth wrote brash, poppy songs. But the singer and songwriter clearly had more music to make. In the fall of 2009, he released a solo record called Mo' Beauty, an album he wrote and recorded in New Orleans with a number of local musicians. Here, Ounsworth performs songs from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.