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(Zinhle Thebethe)
With Christmas and Chanuka and New Year’s Day right around
the corner, regular guest and food editor extraordinaire Ruth Reichl is back to talk about New York City’s holiday foods. Jeff Sharlet, Harper’s contributor, discusses the growth of Clear Channel. Then, a discussion with the director and writer behind “Alladeen,” a new production at BAM. And Zinhle Thebethe talks about living with hope while she sings with Sinikithemba, an HIV- positive South African choir.
Ruth Reichl
Christmas cookies, latkes, mince pies, and more… Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl talks about holiday eating in New York.
Click here for a list of the places that Ruth and Leonard mentioned on the show.Music
The Canadian Brass Swingtime “Blue Rondo a la Turk” “I Found Love”
Click here for a list of the places that Ruth and Leonard mentioned on the show.
The Canadian Brass Swingtime “Blue Rondo a la Turk” “I Found Love”
Jeff Sharlet
Jeff Sharlet, Harper’s contributor, discusses the growth of Clear Channel. Music
Isan “Betty’s Lament” and Japancakes “Pole Tricks”
Isan “Betty’s Lament” and Japancakes “Pole Tricks”
Marianne Weems, Keith Khan and Manoj M. Desouza
Director Marianne Weems and writer Keith Khan talk about their production "Alladeen," at BAM’s Harvey Theater from Dec. 2 through Dec. 6. It’s a multimedia performance exploring the world of Bangalore- based telemarketers. They’ll be joined by telemarketer Manoj M. Desouza from India via phone. Music
Alloy Orchestra ...
Alloy Orchestra ...
Zinhle Thebethe
Soloist Zinhle Thebethe talks about singing with the Sinikithemba HIV-positive South African choir. She’s the subject of a recent documentary called "iThemba." (“iThemba” is the Zulu word for “hope.”) Events
The Sinikithemba Choir will be performing:
Friday 8pm at the Church of Good Shepard at 240 East 31st ...
The Sinikithemba Choir will be performing:
Friday 8pm at the Church of Good Shepard at 240 East 31st ...
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