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Esperanza Spalding performs at the 2011 Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland.

Esperanza Spalding Is The 21st Century's Jazz Genius

The ways in which Spalding's music is the most radical are perhaps the most easily overlooked: how, through her singing and playing, she challenges gender norms across styles.

Von Freeman And The Case For Jazz's Hometown Heroes

When the saxophonist was recently named an NEA Jazz Master, it brought attention to the other giants lost to jazz history: the many artists who settled down with their families, devoted themselves to a local scene and developed strong original voices.

Sports-themed movies to get you into the Winter Olympics mood

Toe pick! NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer discusses the best movies about winter sports with film critic and sports writer Will Leitch.

Classicist and translator Emily Wilson published a critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in the London Review of Books. Wilson has loved Greek myths since childhood and has translated both the Iliad and Odyssey. She has tattoos of a spear on one leg and a bow on the other — she says they represent Achilles and Odysseus.

'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan shouldn't have written the movie himself

The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.

Lee Sung Jin talks about the breakthrough that led him to 'BEEF'

Set in an upscale country club, Season 2 of BEEF has been nominated for 16 Emmys. Lee spent two decades writing other people's shows before he started telling stories inspired by his own life.

This image released by ABC shows co-host Robin Roberts, left, with "The Cosby Show" actor Geoffrey Owens during an interview on "Good Morning America," Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in New York. Owens says hes thankful for the support he has received since photos of him working a regular job at a grocery store showed up on news sites. He said on ABCs Good Morning America that he did feel some people were trying to job shame him. But he stressed that every job is worthwhile and valuable. (Paula Lobo/ABC via AP)

Job-Shaming Of 'Cosby Show' Actor At Trader Joe's Renews Dignity Of Work Debate

The Cosby actor, job-shaming and the dignity of work. The photo that went viral sparked an emotional debate. We’ll hear it.

'Wait Wait' Turns 20

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special episode this weekend. WWDTM host Peter Sagal reflects on the show's history with Scott Simon.

The National Museum of African American Music, in Nashville.

A new museum in Nashville centers the artistry of Black musicians

Nashville has long been associated with country music. But a museum devoted to African-American music, which opened earlier this year, sets the record straight about the city's diversity

Conductor Marin Alsop, at a performance with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2006, just before she became the BSO's music director. She's leaving the organization after 14 years.

Reflections On Connections: Marin Alsop Bids Farewell To Baltimore

The groundbreaking conductor — the first woman to lead a major American Orchestra — reflects on 14 years as music director of the Baltimore Symphony.

With theaters across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, <em>Playbill</em> has had to pivot quickly. "We find ourselves incredibly fortunate to be associated with this ridiculously fantastic art form that we miss oh, so much," says <em>Playbill</em> Vice President Alex Birsh.

With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot

The magazine given out at theaters isn't just a program, it's a cherished souvenir. The publication has doubled down on its digital offerings, and to almost everyone's surprise, it's doing quite well.

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