New Knowledge About Young Washington's Home

Thea Marshall in Essays

Thea Marshall looks into a newly opened window at the site of  George Washington's  boyhood home .

From Chanteuse to First Lady

by Ian Stewart
Fri, January 20, 2012
Carla Bruni

It's amazing how some people's careers are so extraordiary that to see them written down, you almost don't want to believe it. Such is the case with one of the focuses on this week's World Music Show (1/21). Like a two-drink minimum, we'll take a two-song look from the amazing woman that is Carla Bruni. 

Critic Says "2 Boys In A Bed" a Powerful Production

John Porter in Theater Reviews

The theater season starts back up with a bang. Theater critic John Porter reviews "2 boys in a bed."

Catch up on our Unusual Suspects!

by Henry Cook
Thu, January 12, 2012
Cyndi Lauper - Memphis Blues

Join us the next two weeks for Time for the Blues (1/15/12 & 1/22/12) as we revisit our "Unusual Suspects"--artists not normally known for the blues, like Cyndi Lauper, Rod Stewart and ZZ Top! We had a blast finding this great stuff and you'll have a blast hearing it!

"A King Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra"

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For the past 20 years, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has performed a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program, A King Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is recorded live and will air on Monday, January 16 beginning at noon on WCVE Public Radio.

The famed celllist joins conductor Robert Spano; choruses from Atlanta will add vocals, including the choir from Morehouse College, Dr. King’s alma mater. Kasim Reed, the mayor of Atlanta, will narrate a spoken-word portion of the program.

Beats, Raps & Ford Mustangs

by Ian Stewart
Thu, January 12, 2012
Daara J

I love getting mail--especially when it's from a record label like Putumayo. To open up a new CD and explore the sounds within makes me giddy. On this week's World Music Show (1/14), we'll all get to explore some new Brazilian beats from a new release by the folks at Putumayo. But what makes this Brazilian release different from their others is that all the tracks are culled from Brazil's Indie music scene.

Riverwalk's Jim Cullum Celebrates 50 Years in Music

Bandleader and cornetist Jim Cullum blows up a storm—and reminisces about his 50 years in music.

Barely a teen, it all began for Cullum with a $7 pawn shop cornet and gigs at the local Dairy Queen. His passion for the music of Beiderbecke, Oliver and Armstrong has led his Band to an internationally acclaimed career on the stage of Carnegie Hall, concert tours of Russia, Australia, Mexico and their longest-running gig, at their home base at The Landing jazz club in San Antonio, Texas.

WCVE Public Radio broadcasts “Virginia General Assembly's Bicentennial of the War of 1812: A Symphonic Tribute”

High school students, their teachers and members of the public will join members of the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia for this special afternoon concert performance at Richmond CenterStage. WCVE Public Radio will re-broadcast the concert following the State of the Commonwealth address and news from NPR.

Reggae vs. Ska/Dub: Battle Royale

by Ian Stewart
Fri, January 6, 2012
Bedouin Soundclash

I like competition. When the the Olympics come on, no matter if it's summer or winter, I try to watch as many sporting events as I can. To me, seeing the various countries compete for the Gold Medal is sports in it's purest form. So, on this week's World Music Show (1/7), I decided to have my own battle of sounds. It's good way to get the new year started, don't you think? And I could think of no better opponents to battle it out in your speakers then Reggae vs. Ska & Dub.

The Best Miniseries of 2011 Returns for Season Two

One of the most phenomenally popular series in MASTERPIECE history is back for an exciting second season: Downton Abbey Season 2 resumes its story of love and intrigue at an English country estate, now mobilized for the trauma of war. With a returning cast including Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Siobhan Finneran, and many more, Downton Abbey Season 2 airs over seven weeks beginning this Sunday.