WNCW New Releases for the Week of May 10th
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Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi Zoom Interview with Martin Anderson -
In this episode you will hear Olivia talk about her intriguing backstory and how she finds herself thriving in a much different place than where she grew up while she still embraces her homeplace, how she has a knack for bringing our worst impulses to life in a song, and much more, including music from her album Loose Cannon.
Did you miss a WNCW Studio B Session? Want to see a session again?
Hosted by Renee Denton, Local Color brings to light music by emerging and established artists from all over our listening area. In addition to fresh releases and long-heralded songs, you’ll hear news from our region’s music community, occasional interviews, and in-studio performances. The one-hour show airs weekly on Monday nights at 8pm.Previous Local Color shows hosted by Mary Hughes are available on Tumblr at http://localcoloronwncw.tumblr.com/
NPR News
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The wind farm off Martha's Vineyard will produce enough power for 400,000 homes. It's the first of a dozen such projects in the works that are set to dramatically shift the clean energy landscape. -
Israel said Palestinian militants have fired hundreds of rockets from Gaza. Palestinians said scores of Israeli air strikes have left 28 dead, including at least 10 children.
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George Tanios and Julian Khater have been accused of conspiring to assault U.S. Capitol Police officers, including Brian Sicknick, who were protecting the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, signed a law repealing the citizen's arrest law. The men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery are using it as part of their defense in the murder case.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is extending mandates and restrictions while much of the U.S. celebrates declining COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
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The past year, with COVID and calls for social justice, has made those running Lincoln Center and other arts organizations question their core missions, says Lincoln Center's president Henry Timms.
