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Music critic Ashley Kahn reviews the album Carencro by 22-year-old Louisiana-born soul singer Marc Broussard.

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with members of All Tree Production about Have I Got a Story to Tell, their upcoming star-studded night of storytelling in Los Angeles. The production takes place at 7:30 PM October 22 at the North Campus of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, 3045 Crenshaw Boulevard. Tickets are $100 for show and reception, or $35 for show only. Call (323) 733-8300 for more information -- tickets can be purchased at the West Angeles bookstore, (323) 731-3012.

Acclaimed photographer Chester Higgins Jr. talks about his journey as a spiritual man and enlightened photographer in his latest book Echo of the Spirit. He speaks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about his calling and the work that's helping him reach his spiritual goal.

Every American president receives gifts from fans and foreign dignitaries, but as Harriet Baskas reports for Hidden Treasures, an occasional series on All Things Considered, some of the most precious and peculiar ones never get displayed.

Day to Day book critic David Kipen reviews a new collection of writings by President Theodore Roosevelt, entitled simply Letters and Speeches. He's surprised at how many of the former U.S. president's letters and speeches are still relevant today.

Lebanese oud virtuoso Marcel Khalife is known throughout the world as an artistic revolutionary and cultural icon — except in the U.S. Khalife hopes to change that on his current American tour. NPR's Neda Ulaby has a profile.

Gary Clark doesn't call himself a photographer. But he feels compelled to take pictures of homeless people — those "on the edge," as he puts it. His work has brought a rare brand of celebrity to people who usually live anonymously. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports.

Mulgrew Miller is among the most sought-after pianist in jazz. His latest record is Live at Yoshi's 1. NPR's Tony Cox talked with him about the new recordings and the challenges of playing jazz piano.

Music journalist Ashley Kahn reviews a new collection of John Lennon recordings called Acoustic. While listening, you can also learn how to play Lennon's songs. The CD collection comes with a chord chart that shows where to place your fingers on the frets of a guitar.

When Ray Charles died in June of this year, Hollywood was already at work on his film biography. NPR's Michele Norris talks with actor and comedian Jamie Foxx, who portrays the musical legend in Ray.