We asked our listeners to send us suggestions for songs that helped them cope with and process the events of that day. Here are some of their suggestions.
In this excerpt from Things Fall Apart, readers get a glimpse of Igbo life in Nigeria before the Europeans arrive to establish colonial institutions. Read by WNYC’s evening host Terrance McKnight.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of the nation’s top orchestras. It has been facing financial problems in recent years, and now they are negotiating with the orchestra’s musicians over a new contract.
‘Fela!’ The latest work of choreographer Bill T. Jones nominated for 11 Tonys
Nominations for theater’s Tony awards have been announced, and ‘Fela!’ has earned eleven. It’s a depiction of the life of Nigerian composer and political activist Fela Kuti.
