The Power of Music

In Ellignton's Shadow:
The Life of Billy Strayhorn
A new film examines the work of the composer of "Take the 'A' Train" and "Lush Life".
By Scott Ethier

David Brubeck:
Ambassador of Cool
The master of West Coast jazz blends his music with his advocacy for human rights.
By Meredith Hindley

Indigenous Arts

Changes Inside and Out
A new building opens its doors at the Denver Art Museum.
By Anna Maria Gillis

A Patchwork of History
Eleven thousand quilts go online and offer clues about their creators.
By Lori Creel

Portrait of the Past
Newly discovered Maya murals reveal the civilization's sophistication.
By Laura Harbold

Living Traditions
The stories of Appalachian artists, singers, and coal miners are recorded in nearly four decades of filmmaking.
By Victor Wishna

Around the Nation

Reverse Immigration: Through a Mariachi's Eyes
A film documents the struggles of a Mexican musician.
By Christopher Eiswerth

In Focus
Stanley Romanstein connects music and the humanities in Minnesota.
By Lori Creel

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