New Album Proves Protest Songs Can Be Enjoyable.
Commentator Milo Miles introduces us to England's reggae artist and record company owner Linton Kwesi Johnson. He lyrics are a mix of poetry and politics. A new two-cd set called "Independent Intavenshan" features Johnson's music in the 1980's. It is available by Island Records.
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From the Archives: Robert Redford Discusses Sundance.
Actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Institute, Robert Redford. He discusses his work in films, and his work promoting independent films, with the festival he founded, the Sundance Film Festival. The Park City, Utah based festival runs Jan 21-31. Stations, This was originally broadcast before last year's festival on 1/12/98.
Fresh Air at Sundance: Film Critic John Powers.
Film critic John Powers who is at Sundance talks about being a critic at Sundance.
Fresh Air at Sundance: Director Nancy Savoca and Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Film director Nancy Savoca and actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste talk with Terry Gross on-stage at the Sundance Film Festival. Savoca's film "The 24 Hour Woman" received its world premiere at the film festival. Actress Jean-Baptiste stars in the film.
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