Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

The cello is famous for its range of sounds. In her newest work- "Almost Human"- renowned cellist Maya Beiser explores the instrument's creative possibilities, engaging in a cross-cultural dialogue with musical traditions from around the...

Stephen Wade is a musician, an ethnomusicologist, and an oral historian. Once a Washington institution with his long-running one-man show 'Banjo Dancing,' Wade hasn't played in DC in more than 15 years. Wade and his rousing banjo join...

"American Cooking" in the 21st century goes way beyond Meatloaf, Green Bean Casserole and Apple Pie. According to culinary expert and cookbook author Joan Nathan, it now includes Hummus, Fajitas, Miso Soup, and Curried Goat. She shares...

Arlene Blum is a top-notch biochemist. But the world knows her best as a mountaineer, where she broke the glass ceiling of a very macho sport. She's led climbs at Mt. Everest, Mt. McKinley, and Annapurna, among others. Blum joins Kojo...