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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
Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dies At 68
Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert “Kool” Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like “Celebration,” “Get Down On It” and “Jungle Boogie.” Continue Reading Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dies At 68
StoryCorps Northwest: From A Small Town, The Early Days For LGBTQ Rights And Falling In Love
Growing up in Chelan, Susan Little knew early being gay was unacceptable in her small town. In today’s StoryCorps Northwest, Susan and her wife Marianne Patton talk about those early days, and how much has changed for gays and lesbians since they fell in love 35 years ago. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: From A Small Town, The Early Days For LGBTQ Rights And Falling In Love
MUSIC REVIEW: The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings
While a valiant endeavor, the Metropolitan Opera’s new series of steaming concerts can’t seem to shake off opera’s fusty, aristocratic traditions. Continue Reading MUSIC REVIEW: The Met Opera’s Live Streaming Series Sticks To Old Trappings
Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile Combine For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The quartet, known colloquially as Goat Rodeo, jammed out from four different homes in this Tiny Desk quarantine performance. Continue Reading Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile Combine For A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
