August 29, 1990

The NEA's Forthcoming Reforms and Legislation

Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Stephan Salisbury discusses the internal reforms that are redefining the mission of the National Endowment for the Arts, including an elimination of smaller grants and a reconsiderations of what topics and images are acceptable. In the long term, such changes may influence facts Congressional action.

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Stephan Salisbury

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Terry Gross

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August 29, 1990

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Songwriter John Hiatt Tries for a Hit of His Own

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The Singers Who Originated the Most Famous Roles in Opera

Classical music critic reviews Creators' Records, which compiles historic recordings from 1877-1903 of legendary operas sung by the original performers.

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10:34

The Eerie Scores of Angelo Badalamenti

Badalamenti composed the music for David Lynch's Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, and Wild at Heart. Before writing film scores, he had a workaday musician's life, arranging and playing piano in bands.

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Angelo Badalamenti

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The Eerie Scores of Angelo Badalamenti

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