Jan 19th, 2005 · Not long ago, Manon Martin was an accountant in Seattle, balancing books and analyzing financial data. But those days are over for Martin, who decided to exchange that career for a new one -- in belly dancing.
Jan 17th, 2005 · Benjamin K. Roe, NPR's Director of Music, reflects on the musical core of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and NPR's commitment to the holiday that honors him.
Jan 14th, 2005 · Each year, over 600,000 people visit Martin Luther King, Jr.'s boyhood home in Atlanta. NPR's Fred Child goes on a special tour of the house to learn more about the role that music played in King's young life.
Nov 10th, 2004 · Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new DVD, Mary Martin and Ethel Merman: Their Ford 50th Anniversary Show Appearance.
Oct 30th, 2004 · Pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes of the globe-trotting 10-piece band Pink Martini talk with NPR's Scott Simon. The group's music can be described as a kind of world cocktail music. Hang On Little Tomato is the ensemble's latest CD.
Oct 19th, 2004 · Steve Martin became famous as an actor and comedian. Lately, though, he's gaining accolades for another talent: writing. Martin's latest book is The Pleasure of My Company. He talks with NPR's Neal Conan about life on the stage and the page and takes your calls.
Oct 1st, 2004 · His latest novel, The Pleasure of My Company, is now out in paperback and follows his best selling novella Shopgirl. This show was originally broadcast on Oct. 6, 2003.
Sep 25th, 2004 · On the 50th anniversary of Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker, Tony Award-winner Andrea Martin stars as Dolly Levi at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Still best known for her sketch comedy work on SCTV, Martin talks with NPR's Liane Hansen about her stage and screen career.