Dec 13th, 2005 · CeCe Winans takes pride in having never strayed from the principal message of gospel music: love and reverence. But her new CD, Purified, updates the sound with touches of soul, R&B, and even hip-hop to give her tunes a contemporary feel.
Aug 8th, 2005 · One of professional hockey's most revered players is about to become a coach, as Wayne Gretzky signs on with the Phoenix Coyotes. To talk about how great athletes have fared as coaches later in life, Michele Norris is joined by Bob Ryan, sports columnist for The Boston Globe.
May 1st, 2005 · Judy Dench and Maggie Smith co-star in the film Ladies in Lavender. Set on Britain's Cornwall coast just before World War II, the movie is the bittersweet story of two aging sisters whose lives are changed when a young stranger washes ashore near their home.
Mar 21st, 2005 · Bobby Short, one of the cabaret world's most revered performers and a symbol of New York style, has died at the age of 80. A fixture at New York's Carlyle Hotel for more than 35 years, Short entertained thousands with his interpretations of the works of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and other classic American composers.
Dec 16th, 2004 · Musician and writer Miles Hoffman says the great composer, born 234 years ago this week in Bonn, Germany, is still revered for his forceful music -- and admired for writing a share of it after losing his hearing.
Aug 7th, 2004 · The revered singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, is battling Hepatitis C. Some of his friends, fans and family -- including Pete Escovedo, Sheila E., Ian Hunter, John Cale, Billy Corgan and Ryan Adams -- have put together a tribute album, Por Vida.
Jul 30th, 2004 · Several times this summer, concrete chunks have fallen from the upper deck of Chicago's Wrigley Field onto the seating area below. Though nobody's been hurt, the incidents raise concern about the safety and future of the revered baseball park. Officials are taking steps to protect fans at the home of the Cubs. Hear NPR's David Schaper.