Oct 17th, 2008 · Is Don Giovanni the greatest opera of them all, as some have suggested? That's hard to say, but Mozart's brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and realistic comedy features music of limitless genius, and a drama that lives up to the score.
Oct 9th, 2008 · Poet Nikki Giovanni says her new book, Hip Hop Speaks To Children, aims to teach children poetry, history and culture through cadence. Poems by such greats as Langston Hughes are set to blues, jazz or gospel music.
Oct 6th, 2008 · In her latest project, poet and wordsmith Nikki Giovanni brings together poetry and hip hop that's suitable for young ears. NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Giovanni about the new book, Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat.
Aug 19th, 2008 · The new CD, One Ounce of Truth, puts the vivid words of poet and writer Nikki Giovanni to music, using a wide range of musical styles like bossa nova, jazz and soul. NPR's Tony Cox talks with Giovanni and singer Capathia Jenkins about the project.
Nov 2nd, 2007 · Many have called Don Giovanni the finest opera ever composed. Mozart's classic is a brilliant combination of stark human tragedy and touching comedy, set to music of limitless genius. It's heard in a new production from Houston Grand Opera.
Dec 5th, 2005 · Poet and political activist Nikki Giovanni discusses her children's book, Rosa, which pays tribute to the late civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Feb 15th, 2005 · In the first of an occasional series highlighting a particular poet and a special poem, Nikki Giovanni performs A Poem for Langston Hughes, and explains how she came to write it.