Sep 04 Watch 7:10 Artist takes ancient tradition of basket weaving in new directions By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The ancient Native tradition of weaving baskets is now grabbing the attention of the contemporary art world. Jeffrey Brown visited one artist who is taking the form in new directions. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 12:48 Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on her groundbreaking path to Supreme Court in new memoir By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is out with a new memoir chronicling her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation's highest court, all in a single generation. Geoff Bennett sat down… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 8:49 'The Devil at His Elbow' chronicles how Alex Murdaugh's conviction toppled a dynasty By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris Last year, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in South Carolina in a case that gripped many across the country. The new book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 8:09 Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 7:32 Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup By Christopher Booker Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of… Continue watching
Aug 27 As Oasis reunites, a look back at the ups and downs for the Britpop giants By Associated Press Oasis announced a reunion tour Tuesday, 15 years after the Gallagher brothers' feud forced the classic Britpop band to disband. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:34 Stephen King reflects on his iconic career and latest release 'You Like It Darker' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Fifty years ago, a 26-year-old rural Maine school teacher wrote the horror novel “Carrie.” That man, Stephen King, has gone on to write more than 60 books and many have been turned into such films as “The Shining” and “Shawshank… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 4:45 How 'Miles the Music Kid' became an internet sensation By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Eight-year-old Miles Bonham and his music production videos are striking a chord with millions of social media followers around the world. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 5:43 Underwater sculpture installations highlight the dangers of climate change By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villemann Visitors to a new art installation in the Caribbean will need to take masks and oxygen tanks. “A World Adrift” is an underwater sculptural exhibition and the work of a British artist who wants to highlight the dangers of climate… Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 7:49 A look at James Baldwin's enduring influence on art and activism By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels and essays and as a moral voice addressing race, sexuality and the very fabric of American democracy. Jeffrey Brown looks… Continue watching