Dec 24th, 2008 · Her bandmates have called her the best player in their group. But Bobbie Lee Nelson is content to hunker down in front of her piano, hidden by her big black cowboy hat, backing up her brother Willie. She had to be tricked into recording her solo debut, Audiobiography.
Oct 14th, 2008 · With just a guitar and his voice at WFUV's Studio-A, Amos Lee shows off a new approach to the songs from his latest album, Last Days at the Lodge. Lee injects his love of soul music into his singer-songwriter fare and shares the stories behind the music.
Sep 29th, 2008 · Amos Lee's soulful folk-pop music, clear voice and grounded lyrical observations bring to mind artists such as Otis Redding and Bill Withers. Lee performed highlights from all three of his albums during a recent appearance on Mountain Stage.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Miracle At St. Anna, based on James McBride's novel, follows four soldiers of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division after they're cut off by Axis forces in the Tuscan countryside during World War II.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · Lee Atwater, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is remembered for being a ruthless political operative. But in a new documentary about Atwater's controversial life and legacy, filmmaker Stefan Forbes shows that despite his reputation as "Darth Vader," Atwater won the respect of many, including political enemies.
Sep 9th, 2008 · The Republican ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin drew a big crowd Monday in Lee's Summit, Mo. Both talked about how they would shake up Washington.
Jul 19th, 2008 · Before pursuing a career in music, Lee was a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Then he started going to open-mic nights with a car stereo full of classic R&B records. He recently brought his folky, soulful style to NPR headquarters for a solo performance.