Colin Meloy: '10-Dollar Words' For A Cause
Oct 31st, 2008 · The hyper-literate indie quartet The Decemberists has been touring college campuses to help get out the vote next week. Lead singer Colin Meloy spoke to Fresh Air in 2007.
Oct 31st, 2008 · The hyper-literate indie quartet The Decemberists has been touring college campuses to help get out the vote next week. Lead singer Colin Meloy spoke to Fresh Air in 2007.
Oct 20th, 2008 · Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for the presidency yesterday. His announcement, two weeks out from the general election, comes at a critical time for both campaigns and parties. Powell is a Republican and was top adviser to three Republican presidents.
Oct 20th, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has picked up the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The former Bush administration official broke with the Republican party Sunday. Obama told a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., that he was honored to have Powell's support.
Oct 19th, 2008 · The former secretary of state said on Meet the Press that the Democratic nominee would be "a transformational figure" and criticized the negative tone of Republican John McCain's campaign.
Oct 19th, 2008 · Former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama on NBC's "Meet The Press" Sunday Morning.
Aug 15th, 2008 · For two years, the author lived in a Laotian hospital, in an apartment above the operating room. His experiences there inspired characters — including a country coroner — for the books he would later write.
Jul 30th, 2008 · The combination of studying the classical tradition and traveling around the world informs the New York songwriter's brand of folk music. He visits WNYC to recount some of his experiences and perform music from his new album, Window Seat.
Apr 17th, 2008 · Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, has earned legions of fans for his affecting story songs steeped in history and romance. Now on tour for his latest solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, he stopped by the NPR studios to chat with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and share some of his favorite songs. Hear music from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, British folksinger Anne Briggs and selections from Meloy's new CD.