Dec 11th, 2008 · The jazz piano legend is celebrating his 70th birthday with a weeklong stint at the Blue Note jazz club in New York and with a new record featuring guitarists such as John Scofield and Derek Trucks. The secret to his musical longevity? "Carrot juice," he says.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Hip-hop icon and former A Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip returns to the music scene with his new studio album, The Renaissance. Q-Tip talks about his longevity in the rap business, his new CD, and why getting involved in politics is important for the hip-hop community.
May 6th, 2008 · The R&B band Mint Condition has released their ninth album in 18 years — but this one was produced by wielding the power of the Web. Farai Chideya sits down with band members Stokley Williams, Homer O'Dell and Jeffrey Allen, who weigh in on their longevity in the music business and the new album, E-Life.
Dec 4th, 2007 · A new study finds that fitness predicts longevity better that fatness. Researchers tracked the exercise and death rates of adults older than 60. They found fewer deaths among those who achieved even minimal levels of fitness -- even if they were overweight.
Nov 15th, 2007 · Ever since studies showed a compound in red wine boosted longevity in mice, sales of red wine supplements have skyrocketed. But little remains known about resveratrol's effectiveness in humans, and lab tests show supplements aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Nov 10th, 2007 · Tucked back in the woods of East Hampton, Long Island is a house that some believe may prolong life. It's modeled on residences in Japan called "reversible destiny lofts." These places have bold colors, concave floors, doors too short to walk through and columns to hold on to when you lose your balance.
Oct 3rd, 2007 · Rita Moreno's acting career spans more than five decades and is decorated with the business' highest honors: the Tony, an Oscar, a Grammy and two Emmy awards. Many remember her work in the hit production West Side Story. Moreno talks about her mother's influence, her fear of being type cast and her role in Cane.
Nov 3rd, 2006 · Countless trends have come and gone, but the popularity of The Indigo Girls has barely waned since the late '80s. It helps that the duo's folk music is just as heavily influenced by rock and world music as it is by the likes of Joni Mitchell, but consistency has also played a significant role in The Indigo Girls' longevity.