E-mail a friendMay 22, 2008
Barnard sociologist Jonathan Rieder, author of The Word of the Lord is Upon Me, describes the artistry and the humorous side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Grammy-winning jazz artist Earl Klugh talks about teaching guitar as a young man in Detroit; he also performs a track from his new CD.
Jonathan Rieder
Jonathan Rieder
Sociologist describes the connection between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Sen. Barack Obama. (2:12)
Barnard sociologist Jonathan Rieder's scholarly research includes the areas of race, pluralism and ethnicity in the U.S. and politics and language. Previously at Yale, he was the founding co-editor of CommonQuest: The Magazine of Black-Jewish Relations, which won national acclaim, and a contributing editor of The New Republic. Rieder is also a regular contributor to The New York Sunday Times Book Review. His new book, The Word of the Lord Is Upon Me, examines Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through his preaching.
Earl Klugh
Earl Klugh
Jazz guitarist describes the eclectic mix of songs on his latest album and how he makes timeless melodies. (2:26)
One of the most in-demand live artists, Grammy-winning guitar icon Earl Klugh has a multi-million-selling career that spans 30 years and as many albums, including four #1s on Billboard's jazz chart. He began his pro career at age 15, teaching guitar in a music store in his Detroit hometown, and was eventually discovered by jazz great Yusef Lateef. Klugh is also a songwriter and composer, whose work can be heard in several films. His new project, "The Spice of Life," is just his second CD in nine years.