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Tyrus Wong: Chinese American Artist Broke Barriers, Reached Back Centuries to Create Bambi

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Tyrus Wong at his home in CA in 2004, Credit: Courtesy Walt Disney Family Museum

Tyrus Wong, a pioneering Chinese American artist who created the look of the movie, "Bambi," left a great legacy and continues to inspire artists a...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio

Ukulele Legend Lyle Ritz Remembered

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Lyle Ritz, Father of Jazz Ukulele, Credit: Elizabeth Maihock Beloff

A tribute to Lyle Ritz, the "Father of Jazz Ukulele," who also played bass on many of the biggest pop hits in history as a member of the legendary ...

Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting

"Moana" Making Waves Around the Globe

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Moana and Maui sail toward land in this concept drawing for the movie, Credit: Walt Disney Studios

Disney’s latest animated movie, “Moana,” is riding a wave of popularity around the globe. Nominated for two Academy Awards this year, Native Hawaii...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio

Swan Song

From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions

XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM

Giving up the ghost

From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions

XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM

The usual suspects

From: Don Hill
Series: Xpressions

XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.

Bought by Key Radio KEYK 89.3 FM

Tova Mirvis reads from Visible City (5/29)

From: Peter Johnson
Series: The Author's Corner on Public Radio daily show: MAY 2014

100-second module, from our readings for May. The setting may remind you of Hitchcock's Rear Window.

Bought by WEZU

Natalie Baszile reads from Queen Sugar: A Novel (5/27)

From: Peter Johnson
Series: The Author's Corner on Public Radio daily show: MAY 2014

100-second module, from our readings for May. A city gal inherits a sugar cane farm.

Bought by WEZU

Edward Behr reads from 50 Foods: The Essentials of Good Taste (5/16)

From: Peter Johnson
Series: The Author's Corner on Public Radio daily show: MAY 2014

100-second module, from our weekday readings for May. What are the Top 50?

Bought by WEZU

Soundtracking "The Descendants" With "Real" Hawaiian Music

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Gabby Pahinui (center), playing music in his backyard with Leland “Atta” Isaacs (left), and his sons – Phillip, Cyril and Martin Pahinui (from left to right). , Credit: Photo courtesy of the Pahinui Ohana.

The groundbreaking soundtrack of "The Descendants," marks the first time a Hollywood movie has ever been scored entirely with Hawaiian music. It fe...

From Super Heroes to Star Wars: A Collectible Obsession

From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features

Caption: Attkinson's Star Toy Museum, Credit: Courtesy of Andrew Hiller

A Hungarian Princess Leia, a six foot long Millenium Falcon, and over 13,000 other Star Wars toys live in Stephen Atkinson's home turned Museum. S...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KUT, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

"Lost" Finds the End of the Road

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Making a run to leave the island in the final episode of "Lost.", Credit: Mario Perez ABC

After six years, "Lost," one of the most successful dramatic series in prime TV has come to an end. Heidi Chang spoke with the cast and producers ...

Bla Pahinui: Hawaiian singer and Guitar Player

From: Heidi Chang

Caption: Bla Pahinui: Singer and Guitar Player, Credit: Jon de Mello | The Mountain Apple Company

Hawaiian singer and guitar player, Bla Pahinui, is known for his own distinct voice and for carrying on the legacy of his father, Gabby Pahinui, on...

Bought by WABE and PRX Remix