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StoryCorps Northwest: Surviving Electric Shock Therapy And Traumatic Brain Injury
Jose Riera is a survivor of electric shock therapy. Before coming to Washington State University, he had the corporate office and all of life’s conveniences. But it all unraveled. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: Surviving Electric Shock Therapy And Traumatic Brain Injury
Nubya Garcia Jazzes It Up For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert … On A Boat
One of the British jazz scene’s rising stars performs a quarantine concert on the River Thames. Nubya Garcia’s (home) concert took place on a boat — a first in Tiny Desk history — because she was in between homes. Continue Reading Nubya Garcia Jazzes It Up For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert … On A Boat
Whistleblowers Allege Culture Of Secrecy, Protection Of Powerful At Singers’ Union
They point to a real estate deal that could drain two-thirds of the American Guild of Musical Artists’ financial reserves and a secretive, failed deal with disgraced opera star Plácido Domingo. Continue Reading Whistleblowers Allege Culture Of Secrecy, Protection Of Powerful At Singers’ Union
Tiny Desk Contestant Danielle Ponder On Telling Stories That Matter Through Music
Every year, the Tiny Desk Contest attracts thousands of unsigned musicians — like powerhouse singer Danielle Ponder. Her entry, “Poor Man’s Pain,” was inspired by her work as a public defender. Continue Reading Tiny Desk Contestant Danielle Ponder On Telling Stories That Matter Through Music
StoryCorps Northwest: From A One-Room School In Walla Walla To The GI Bill To Helping Students
Robert Norwood of Walla Walla went to a one-room school then joined the Navy on a whim. After service he enjoyed a rewarding career as a school counselor. He talked to his son, Mike, about his schooling experience for StoryCorps Northwest, recorded virtually. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: From A One-Room School In Walla Walla To The GI Bill To Helping Students
Keeping Up With Amanda Jones, Score Composer On The Rise
Jones is the first African American woman ever nominated for an Emmy for an original television score. She got her start because producer/writer Lena Waithe took a chance on her. Continue Reading Keeping Up With Amanda Jones, Score Composer On The Rise
