A New Chapter For David Greene
October 1, 2020
David Greene is stepping back from hosting to focus on other projects, his last day will be December 29, 2020.
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Pianist Laura Klein's Homage To 'Grande Dame' Of Piano Jazz, Marian McPartland
March 16, 2018 | Paul Conley
The late jazz pianist and popular NPR host Marian McPartland will be honored Monday in Sacramento with a concert featuring Bay Area pianist Laura Klein. Like countless other musicians, Klein was influenced, inspired and encouraged by McPartland.
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Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Renowned Baritone, Dies At 55
November 22, 2017
The Russian baritone known for his burnished voice died Wednesday. He announced in 2015 that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
October 16, 2017
The director's innovative production of Hopscotch, which unfolds across the city of Los Angeles, deploys over 125 performers, six composers and a fleet of limousines.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
March 7, 2017
Hear the latest from Chicago rapper Taylor Bennett, West Virginia rock 'n' roller William Matheny, Seattle producer Lusine and more in this month's mix.
From The Top Host Christopher O'Riley Makes Stop At CapRadio
March 16, 2016
Insight talks with host of NPR’s From The Top Christopher O'Riley, who is in Davis this week.
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The Political Junkie
February 22, 2016
The Political Junkie analyzes caucus results from Nevada and South Carolina.
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Live Feed: Americana Music Awards
September 17, 2014
Watch Loretta Lynn, Jason Isbell, Jackson Browne, and more of the most revered artists in roots music perform live from Nashville's Ryman Auditorium at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Shovels & Rope: In Marriage And Music, A 'Psychic' Bond
August 26, 2014
Relationships are complicated, and as Cary Ann Hearst says of her marriage to musical partner Michael Trent, "It's a strange thing to be held accountable as part of a musical act."
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An Opera Remembers The Tragedy Of An Asian-American Soldier
June 17, 2014
Army Pvt. Danny Chen fatally shot himself in Afghanistan in 2011. The real-life tragedy has inspired a new production by the Washington National Opera with a libretto by playwright David Henry Hwang.
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