Jul 06 Teen poet on loss, growth and ‘the struggle’ of the physical being By artsdesk In her poem, “I’m Sorry I’m Not a Hugger,” teen poet Madeleine LeCesne writes about loss and growth and “the struggle of being a physical being.” LeCesne is the Southwest National Student Poet, the nation’s highest honor for teen poets… Continue reading
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Jul 05 San Antonio Missions among new UNESCO World Heritage Sites By Andrew Mach Five new sites around the world, including the San Antonio Missions in Texas, were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status on Sunday, officials of the United Nation’s cultural and educational body announced during their annual meeting. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 2:31 Celebrating the intricate craftsmanship of Native American art By PBS News Hour The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois, has delved deep into its archives for its latest exhibit. On display are the custom clothes and adornments of Native Americans from across the U.S. and Canada. Phil Ponce of… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 5:39 ‘Amazing Grace,’ a song of suffering to pull us together By PBS NewsHour, Jason Kane At the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a South Carolina state senator who was killed in the church shooting in Charleston, President Obama broke from his eulogy to sing ‘Amazing Grace,’ a song that exemplifies human vulnerability and redemption. Special… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 8:26 From the big bang to cosmic vibrations, Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart plays the rhythm of the universe By PBS News Hour Mickey Hart, a well-known drummer for the Grateful Dead, has collaborated with astrophysicists on music that reflects the origins of the universe, and with neuroscientists to figure out how music stimulates different parts of damaged brains. Special correspondent Mike Cerre… Continue watching
Jul 01 One old, one new: James Taylor sings two songs for the NewsHour By Anne Azzi Davenport James Taylor sings his classic “Shower the People” for the Newshour at his recording studio in New York City. And he rehearsed his new song, “Angels of Fenway,” with his band, an ode to his beloved Boston Red Sox. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 7:39 Why James Taylor is still ‘endlessly interested’ in making music By PBS News Hour "Before This World," James Taylor's first album of all new material in 13 years, is the veteran songwriter's first-ever chart-topping record. Jeffrey Brown talks to Taylor, now 67, about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his songs and finding… Continue watching