Erin Rae's songs of empathic, exacting quiet
For a new album, Lighten Up, the singer-songwriter brought her broadly empathetic piece of mind to to Topanga, Calif. to gain a light wash of psychedelia.
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'Very Funny Ladies' sketches out the history of women cartoonists at 'The New Yorker'
Liza Donnelly has had a long career writing and drawing cartoons for The New Yorker. In her latest book, she continues her examination of the history of women cartoonists and the storied magazine.
For Ukrainian-Americans, unity against Putin has solidified their bonds
Ukrainian-Americans were previously split by generation and religious identity. One Harvard scholar says that the past decade of actions by Russian President Putin has made the community more united.
Russian conductor pulls out of New York concerts after supporters of Ukraine protest
Valery Gergiev, who is closely allied with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, was due to take part in a three-concert series at Carnegie Hall. Also stepping aside is Russian pianist Denis Matsuev.
At the Rothko Chapel, Tyshawn Sorey explores sound — and silence
Invited to write a new work for Houston's Rothko Chapel, the composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey created a work that is both intimate and vast, like those Mark Rothko paintings.
Are we ready for COVID-19 as a central theme in literature?
Reading about plagues or COVID-19 over the last two years was not an entertaining idea for many. But the pandemic has had an impact on literature — and people may be ready for it to enter the canon.
Russia will still participate in Eurovision 2022, despite Ukraine invasion — for now
The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 say they will allow Russia to participate in this year's competition, despite the invasion of Ukraine, but that they will "monitor the situation."
The world's insect population is in decline — and that's bad news for humans
Environmental writer Oliver Milman says habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are killing off insects worldwide, which, in turn, threatens humans. His new book is The Insect Crisis.
From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys
Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.