Sep 26th, 2008 · Chick Corea has been a major force in music for nearly 40 years. His inventive improvisations and musical ideas have made him one of the most important figures in modern jazz. On this 1987 program, recorded at Corea's Madhatter studio, Marian McPartland plays the Fender Rhodes and Corea plays his KX5 synthesizer in "Crystal Silence."
Sep 9th, 2008 · Curtis Sittenfeld admits she's not sure what constitutes "chick lit." What she does know is that these three books featuring smart young women make her proud to be a chick.
Jul 21st, 2008 · You may not like her, but you do what she wants. She's a tough chick, a woman with sass and an instinct for survival. Brace yourself for these three books featuring heroines with attitude.
Dec 20th, 2007 · In a stark change to conventional Indian literature, chick-lit novels are gaining popularity in Indian society. As a part of the program's Next Big Thing series, author Swati Kaushal discusses her novel, which many call the first Indian chick-lit, and the necessity for this genre in Indian culture.
Oct 12th, 2007 · Women are the fastest-growing segment of the motorcycle business. The Motorcycle Industry Council estimates that one in 10 motorcycle owners is a woman, and no company is wooing them more than Harley-Davidson, with customized bikes, workshops and riding gear.
Jun 29th, 2007 · Two of the most renowned and prolific players in jazz, banjo great Bela Fleck and fusion pianist Chick Corea combine their talents on a new disc called The Enchantment. The two musicians recently sat down for an interview and in-studio performance.
May 28th, 2007 · Summer reading means some tough decisions: the mystery or memoir? "Chick lit" or literary fiction? With help from some experts, it's time to craft you're summer reading list.
May 22nd, 2007 · Jazz fans know Bela Fleck and Chick Corea as master musicians in their own right. Now, the two Grammy-award winners have collaborated on a new album, The Enchantment. Fleck and Corea perform tunes and take questions about their CD, which hits stores Tuesday.