Nov 16th, 2008 · Guthrie has had a profound influence on American music, and he was such a prolific writer that some of his lyrics have yet to be set to music. Having been given access to the Guthrie archives, singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke recently released The Works, which adapts previously unreleased Guthrie lyrics.
Oct 24th, 2008 · In her latest solo album, Jonatha Brooke puts the unreleased lyrics and prose of Woody Guthrie to the sound or her own personal blend of folk, pop and rock. In a session with David Dye, Brooke plays new songs from her album The Works.
Sep 17th, 2008 · In a political season where moose hunting has become highlighted, Woody Allen's standup routine in which he tells a tall tale about how he shot a moose is recalled. The moose lives and comes in second in a costume party contest — to a Jewish couple in a moose costume.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Though Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz almost redeem the film, the director's latest is almost as flat as its title. Critic Kenneth Turan is left wondering: Can't we just have the old Woody back?
May 16th, 2008 · The new film Reprise, directed by Joachim Trier, tells the story of two young writers in Norway. Trier's style is a mix of influences, from Woody Allen to hip-hop music.
Jan 5th, 2008 · Woody Allen, now 72, talks about getting older, his trademark mixture of comedy and neurosis, and his most recent project, Cassandra's Dream, a film he wrote and directed that will be released this winter.
Jul 13th, 2007 · In May 1941, folk singer Woody Guthrie was hired by the federal government to travel up the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest and write about what he saw. Among the 26 songs Guthrie penned that month are "Roll On Columbia" and "Grand Coulee Dam."
Dec 15th, 2006 · Music critic Milo Miles tells us how the klezmer-fusion band the Klezmatics are keeping the music of Woody Guthrie alive. Their latest albums are Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah and the Grammy-nominated Wonder Wheel. They are currently on tour.