Nov 24th, 2009 · A secretive fellowship of powerful Christian politicians includes some names that have recently been prominent in the headlines: Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Bart Stupak and Rep. Joe Pitts. Writer Jeff Sharlet describes the men's involvement with the Family, and discusses recent developments within the group.
Oct 13th, 2009 · Last year, the prodigious saxophonist took home the prestigious Guggenheim and MacArthur fellowships. He's used the opportunities to investigate his Puerto Rican musical roots; his new album is a methodical but natural-feeling synthesis of folkloric plena and mainland modern jazz. Hear Esta Plena in its entirety for the week preceding its Oct. 20 physical release.
Sep 22nd, 2009 · The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's fellowships. Twenty-four innovators in art, science, writing and more will each receive $500,000 over the next five years.
Aug 8th, 2009 · One of the drawbacks to being one of the world's best drummers is that you can stay too busy to work on your own material. Luckily for audiences, the sunlight of the Newport Jazz Festival's harbor stage will shine on the restlessly creative Blade and his beloved ensemble.
May 24th, 2009 · Author Nicholas Schmidle talks to host Jacki Lyden about his book To Live or to Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan. Schmidle learned Urdu, zip-lined into a Taliban training camp, eavesdropped on madrassas, and met with a militant leader linked to the kidnapping of Daniel Pearl — all on a whim and a small, innocuous fellowship.
Jan 22nd, 2009 · Brian Blade is a reed of a man, and sits up straight, lifting a shoulder, at his drums. Born in 1970 in Shreveport, La., his father has been the pastor of the Zion Baptist Church there for almost 50 years. The dedication that started in church has expanded in the Fellowship Band, which plays a second set from the Village Vanguard.
May 15th, 2008 · "Return of the Prodigal Son," like the parable from which it draws its name, is a homecoming story. Eight years have passed since Brian Blade Fellowship's last release, and during that time, Blade himself has been more prodigious than prodigal.
Dec 24th, 2006 · Even as Ireland benefits from a booming high-tech economy, many are taking time to keep the past alive. The rural tradition of "rambling houses," where people gather for entertainment and fellowship, has been revived in County Kerry and elsewhere.