A shelf stacked with LPs, a cassette played over and over on a family road trip, a song a parent always sang when vacuuming — these are ingredients of musical memories from childhood. They’re also images from a series All Things Considered launches today, called “Mom and Dad’s Record Collection.” We’re asking musicians, writers and [...]
Audra McDonald Reflects on the Song ‘Edelweiss’ and the Musical Influence of Her Parents
May 30, 2012 | Posted by
“Porgy and Bess” Are Back on Broadway
April 30, 2012 | Posted by
The beautiful and incredibly talented Audra McDonald anchors the cast of the trimmed down and rebranded classic folk opera, The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess now playing on Broadway. McDonald, a four-time Tony Award winner, popularly known for her portrayal of Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC’s nighttime drama Private Practice, is unquestionably one of the most talented [...]
