Hillary Bonhomme appears in the following:
A Tale of Two Irenes
Monday, December 31, 2018
The mystery surrounding two relatively unknown female songwriters and the real composer of “Good Morning Heartache.”
The Rise of Bernstein's 'Candide'
Thursday, March 01, 2018
The source material for Bernstein's jewel was published by Voltaire 260 years ago. Learn about the show's bumpy rise to the top.
100 Years of Scatting
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Hillary Bonhomme shows you how scat singing has been reinvented throughout the decades. Listen to the audio piece and explore the interactive map!
Let's Talk about Miss Simone
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Singer, Songwriter, social activist. How does one even begin discussing Nina Simone? Luckily, we have a few friends to help us out in this Extra, dedicated to the High Priestess of Soul.
Call and Response: The Musical Two-Way Street
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
An interactive collection of call and response examples throughout the decades.
The Evolving Fight Over Women's Bodies
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Retro Report documentary team looks at the evolving fight over women’s bodies, from breaking sexual taboos in the '70s to the hit series "The Handmaid's Tale" today.
Esperanza Spalding Tests the Limits of Improvisation
Monday, September 11, 2017
The Grammy-winner's latest album is a fully improvisational experience. Over three days, she'll stream a 77-hour creative session on Facebook starting tomorrow at 9:00 AM Pacific time.
HIV Criminalization Laws Not Keeping Pace With Research, Treatment
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Recent studies suggest that HIV criminalization laws are not in sync with how the disease is treated in America and around the world.
Congress Braces Itself for September
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
The House and Senate are returning from recess with some pressing items to resolve, including decisions about raising the debt ceiling and sending relief funds to Houston.
If Disaster Comes, Could You Weather the Storm?
Friday, September 01, 2017
From a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey, to an unexpected broken bone, many Americans are not financially prepared for an emergency.
Some Houston Families Lose a Vital Lifeline to Harvey: School
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The first day of the new school year is being pushed back after Hurricane Harvey. For the low-income population, school helps provide baseline services for kids in need.
Atlanta Shutters Only Remaining Homeless 'Shelter of Last Resort'
Monday, August 28, 2017
Despite not having a new center to locate homeless persons, the city of Atlanta is closing its last so-called "shelter of last resort" in the city.
Judge Blocks New Texas Voter ID Law
Friday, August 25, 2017
Earlier this week, a judge in Texas ruled against a voter ID law, but the state's attorney general says he plans to appeal the ruling.
New Report Reveals The Hidden Dangers of Tasers
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Since the year 2000, more than 1,000 people have died after being struck by tasers during encounters with the police. In 9 out of 10 of those cases, the victim was unarmed.
A Hard Look at Texas' Congressional Maps
Monday, August 21, 2017
Last week a federal court ruled that two congressional districts in Texas violated the Constitution and Voting Rights Act.
With 'Hot Thoughts,' Spoon Continues Evolution
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Britt Daniel is the co-founder, lead singer, and guitarist for Spoon. The group just released their ninth-studio album, "Hot Thoughts," and are kicking off an international tour.
Using Music and Art to Reconcile America's Troubled History with Race
Monday, August 14, 2017
In the wake of the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, one professor at the University of Virginia is using music to examine the nation's troubled past and present.
Opioid Crisis Costs Employees and Employers
Thursday, August 10, 2017
As the opioid crisis reaches a critical level, workers are having a hard time passing drug tests, and this trend is having a broader effect on businesses.
Roundtable: Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit' Draws Praise and Criticism
Friday, August 04, 2017
The director's portrayal of the 1967 Detroit uprising has drawn mixed reviews from a variety of audiences
Newly Released Documents Shed Light on Years of Environmental Lies
Monday, July 31, 2017
Thousands of pages of documents dating back to the 1920s indicate a history of fraudulent science and regulatory collusion between pesticide companies and the government.
