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From Lionel Loueke, 'Karibu' Sounds

Jun 5th, 2008 · Critic Milo Miles reviews the African guitarist's latest CD.

Keywords: CD · Africans · guitarist · Lionel · Critic Milo Miles · Karibu · Loueke

Lionel Hampton on Piano Jazz

Apr 11th, 2008 · Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. "Hampi" is credited with establishing the vibes as a jazz instrument. In this program from 1989, Hampton plays some of his classics such as "Flying Home," and shows off his pianistic and vocal abilities on "Mack the Knife."

Keywords: celebration · 1989 · Jazz · instrumentation · pianist · centennial · abilities · Em · vibraphonist · Lionel · Hamptons · VIBE

In Lionel Loueke, African Pop Meets Jazz

Mar 25th, 2008 · He's one of New York's top jazz guitarists, but Lionel Loueke grew up in the West African nation of Benin. Since he left, he has forged a unique sound which draws from the traditional music of his youth.

Keywords: national · New York · music · Traditional · Africans · Jazz · West African · youth · guitarist · Lionel · Benin · Loueke

Lionel Shriver Helps Chick Lit Grow Up ****

Mar 11th, 2007 · Lionel Shriver's novel The Post-Birthday World has been described as "the next step after chick lit." As a married woman is tempted to cheat on her husband, the story divides into two "what if" tracks. Shriver discusses her book with Liane Hansen.

Keywords: husband · Liane Hansen · married · novel · Chick · Lionel · Shriver · Lionel Shriver · The Post Birthday World

Lionel Richie: The Key to Peace in the Middle East ****

Dec 4th, 2006 · As U.S. leaders struggle to communicate with people in the Middle East, they might look to musician Lionel Richie for inspiration. In the current issue of GQ magazine, writer Andrew Corsello reports that Richie has become a musical phenomenon in the Arab world. Host Mike Pesca speaks with him about Richie's appeal in that region.

Keywords: Middle East · world · region · communities · Arab · magazine · music · Writer · inspiration · Richie · Mike Pesca · GQ

Toy Hall of Fame Inducts Easy-Bake, Lionel Train ****

Nov 12th, 2006 · The National Toy Hall of Fame in New York anounces this year's inductees along gender lines: the Easy Bake Oven and Lionel Trains. The Easy Bake Oven has been traditionally targeted to girls; the Lionel Train, to boys.

Keywords: New York · boys · fame · gender · inductee · Hall · National Toy Hall of Fame · Lionel · Lionel Trains · anounces · Easy Bake Oven · Lionel Train

A Tuneful 'Coming Home' for Lionel Richie *

Sep 12th, 2006 · The award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, who bowed out as frontman for The Commodores for huge career as a solo artist in the 1980s, has a new CD -- a nugget of pure pop craftsmanship that shows he's still at the top of his game.

Keywords: artists · CD · Singer · 1980 · songwriter · frontman · Richie · craftsmanship · Lionel · nugget · The Commodores

Lionel Trains Maintain Appeal Despite Troubles ***

Dec 29th, 2004 · Lionel Trains, a famous toy train manufacturer, recently declared bankruptcy. With the average age of train hobbyist well above 50 and kids preferring video games, some worry that the nostalgic pastime might be on the way out. Commentator Sam Posey says the passion for creating imaginary worlds around model trains is alive and well.

Keywords: games · world · training · Kids · video · bankruptcy · famous · manufacturing · alive · passion · troubles · nostalgic

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