Sevdah, From Mostar to the World
Sevdah, traditional folk music from Bosnia and Herzegovina given a modern spin by Mostar Sevdah Reunion and lead…
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The Pelican Warning
DUNCAN STRAUSS checks in with another scoop: an interview with DUNCAN P. FORGEY, author of FLYIN' KAI: A…
The Wolf in Its Own Clothing
ERICA BERRY's new book, WOLFISH, attempts to shed light on how the species is a stand-in for fear.…
Wherein Byzantine Chant Meets Sarum Liturgy
CAPPELLA ROMANA uses its 30th album to honor a little-known occasion when the Byzantine Emperor celebrated Christmas at…
Fisk Jubilee Singers: From Whipping Post to Throne Room
The early struggles and ultimate triumph of the FISK JUBILEE SINGERS, as reported by JAMES M. TROTTER in…
The Land Remembers
A new biography resurrects the enduring achievements of conservation writer BERNARD DEVOTO and his activist wife AVIS.
Me and the Boss
MICHELLE EDWARDS's ME AND THE BOSS is subtitlted "A Story About Mending and Love." For young readers, it's…
In Praise of Those Who Keep Christmas Well
Believe the Hype: Wherein we appraise four truly classic Christmas albums + one bonus, by ELLA FITZGERALD, PEGGY…
Again the Heart With Rapture Glows
The NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S CHOIR summons the solemnity and joy of the Christmas season in CHRISTMAS IN…
The Holly & The Ivy: A Small Gem
A different kind of Christmas movie, no less moving for the nuanced role Christmas actually plays in the…