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June 1, 2012: Paul Simon

"There seems to be a theme in the album, not intentional, and it’s funny because for somebody who is not a religious person, God comes up a lot in my songs," says legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon.

Jun 1st, 2012 | 6 comments

May 4, 2012: African-American Spirituals

Generations of African slaves found a powerful way of singing through suffering in spirituals that were rooted in biblical stories and images.

May 4th, 2012 | 3 comments

April 6, 2012: Boston Boy Choir

The Boston Archdiocesan Choir School has been described not as a school with a choir, but as a choir with a school.

Apr 6th, 2012 | 8 comments

March 2, 2012: Hindu Holi

Watch an audio slideshow of students at Georgetown University celebrating the Hindu festival of colors.

Mar 2nd, 2012 | 3 comments

January 24, 2012: The Tree of Life

Director Terrence Malick’s new movie is a meditation on traditional Christian questions about evil, suffering, grace, and beauty, says Calvin College professor of English Roy Anker.

Jan 24th, 2012 | 11 comments

December 16, 2011: St. Olaf Christmas Festival and Choir

The elite St. Olaf choir is considered a pioneer in America’s a capella choral tradition. And for one hundred years, this small Lutheran college in Minnesota has done a Christmas concert that has become known—and loved—around the world.

Dec 16th, 2011 | 9 comments

December 9, 2011: Christmas Pageants

From generation to generation, adults and children have reenacted the story of the birth of Jesus to convey the message of Christmas.

Dec 9th, 2011 | 2 comments

Justin Bieber’s Faith and Challenges

“He’s very open about his faith and that seems to be genuine, but he’s going to make mistakes,” says Cathleen Falsani, author of the new book Belieber!.

Nov 3rd, 2011 | 7 comments

The Soul of Klezmer

What is the common denominator when it comes to the melodies of Jewish klezmer music and African-American gospel music? Soul.

Jun 28th, 2011 | 1 comment

June 3, 2011: Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin

During World War II, conductor Rafael Schaechter led Jewish musicians in performances of Verdi's Requiem before Nazi audiences at the Terezin concentration camp and said, "We can sing to them what we cannot say to them."

Jun 3rd, 2011 | 9 comments
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