Aug 20th, 2008 · From the Nazareth College Arts Center in Rochester, New York From the Top's eight seriously musical teens tackle double reeds, voice, and all manner of strings – plucked, bowed, and hammered – in performances of music from the 18th to 21st century. This program originally aired on March 12, 2008
Aug 12th, 2008 · Plenty of actors and writers turn their family lives into one-man shows. But how many can spin tales of their father being a pimp, and their stepfather being a devout religious man? Don Reed turned his childhood memories into a one-man Off-Broadway show that runs in New York through the end of August. Farai Chideya talks with actor and comedian Don Reed about his one man show, East 14th.
Sep 8th, 2007 · In the 1950s, no bluesman was more popular than Jimmy Reed. He wrote hits like "Bright Lights Big City" and "Big Boss Man" and pioneered the ubiquitous "thump" guitar riff. Two accomplished Texas bluesmen, Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan, pay tribute to Reed on their new CD.
Sep 16th, 2006 · At 26, Liang Wang is new on the job as principal oboe with the New York Philharmonic. He makes his own reeds, spending hours each day hand-crafting the essential equipment with incredible precision.
Jul 24th, 2006 · Conservative activist Ralph Reed lost his bid in last week's Republican primary to become Georgia's next Lt. Gov. He had been favored to win. But ties to fallen lobbyist Jack Abramoff tainted his candidacy. Some see Reed's fate as a sign of things to come this November. Peter Overby reports.
Jun 13th, 2006 · In the '70s and '80s, Dean Reed's albums went gold in the Soviet Union. A new book traces the life of Reed, who took rock 'n' roll across the Berlin Wall and became a star.
Jan 28th, 2006 · New York has always served as a muse for rock icon Lou Reed, and his photography is inspired by his sense of the city. The photo exhibit Lou Reed New York opened recently at the Hermes and Steven Kasher galleries. Reed tells Scott Simon about his work.
Jan 28th, 2006 · Ralph Reed was once the face of the Christian Coalition. Then he became a high-powered lobbyist. Now he is a candidate for lieutenant governor of Georgia. But his new political ascension is threatened by his past association with Jack Abramoff.