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Gospel and Guidance
Each year, the Leonard Lopate Show honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a special presentation of some of the greatest and rarest gospel recordings of all time. Leonard will discuss the impact these gospel recordings had on Martin Luther King, Jr., and on American culture. Then, Michael Almereyda discusses his documentary about photographer William Eggleston's innovative use of color photos throughout the past 25 years. Next, Dutch novelist Arnon Grunberg explains why he adopted the alter-ego of Viennese philosopher Marek van der Jagt for his latest novel, The Story of My Baldness—a literary play on the themes of love and sexual prowess. And, writer Pankaj Mishra shares his portrait of the Buddha in the world: An End to Suffering.
Walk Through the Valley
Leonard Lopate celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with some of the greatest and rarest gospel recordings of all time.
Music:
" Our Father," Wynona Carr with Rev. CL Franklin & the New Bethel Baptist Church Choir
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The Old Landmark," Clara Ward & the Famous Ward Singers (’49-’52)
"Take My Hand, Precious Lord," Marion Williams
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God Almighty Said," Golden Gate Quartet (Travelin’ Shoes)
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It’s Cool Down Yonder," Crip Harris with the Selah Jubilee Singers.
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How About You?" Julius Cheeks w. Sens. Nightingales
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Everbody’s Gonna Have a Wonderful Time…" Sis. Rosetta Tharpe & the
Dependable Boys
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Amen," Mme. Edna Gallman Cooke w. Radio Four (Radio Four)
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Amazing Grace," Mahalia Jackson (Black Gospel: As Good As It Gets) 1947
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Amazing Grace," J. Robert Bradley
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What a Friend," Roberta Martin (The Great Gospel Women)
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Bye & Bye," Imogene Greene w. Davis Sisters
A Colorful Life
Documentary filmmaker Michael Almereyda discusses his portrayal of the life and career of color photographer William Eggleston: "William Eggleston in the Real World."
Music:
The Magic of Satie, Jean-Yves Thibaudet: "Gnossiennes" / "Gymnopedie No.2"
Pen Name Game
Dutch novelist Arnon Grunberg delves into the mind of his alter-ego: the Viennese philosopher and novelist Marek van der Jagt, author of The Story of My Baldness.
Music:
"Destiny" by Zero Seven
"Eple" by Royksopp
Searching for Spirituality
Pankaj Mishra explores his experiences of the Buddha in the world: An End to Suffering.
Music:
Tibetan Buddhism, Shartse College of Ganden Monastery: "Choe khyong Setab pai torbul kagyama (The Sealed-for-Secrecy Torma Offering to the Dharma Protector Setab)"
Tibetan Bells, Henry Wolff & Nancy Hennings: "White Light"
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