Behind Backyard Bar-B-Que's James Beard Award-Winning Barbacoa
Barbacoa, the ancient method of cooking meat until it's tender, gained one establishment in South Texas the prestigious James Beard Award in 2020.
Arts & Life
Visual Arts Thrived In A Tumultuous 2020
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to arts reviewer Ben Luke about how visual arts flourished during the pandemic.
To Make 'The Godfather' His Way, Francis Ford Coppola Waged A Studio Battle
Coppola was 29 years old when he signed on to direct a film. "I was young and had no power," he said in 2016, "so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around." But Coppola fought back.
Party Like It's 1925 On Public Domain Day (Gatsby And Dalloway Are In)
Every year on January 1, the copyright on thousands of books, songs, films and other creative works expires. Law professor Jennifer Jenkins says 2021 is "a bumper crop."
Good Samaritan Refurbishes Chairs Outside Couple's Home
Conrad Duran thought his old dining chairs had been stolen. He later found them returned, with a paint job and new seating.
Rapper And Producer MF DOOM Dead At 49
The enigmatic rapper MF DOOM has died, according to a statement from his wife posted onto social media. Doom was known for his multiple personas and love of wordplay.
What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals
It was a tough year. NPR's Morning Edition asked what helped get you to 2021. Some people turned to art or letter writing. And others found escape by following a steer named Crouton online.
More Works Of Art Enter The Public Domain On New Year's Day
January 1st is Public Domain Day. That's the day creative works over a certain age enter the public domain.
Taking An Icy Plunge Into The New Year
Some Americans are looking to wash away 2020, and welcome in 2021, with a cold swim. Morning Edition spoke to one intrepid swimmer in Seattle.
Pianist Claude Bolling, Creator Of Popular Jazz/Classical Suites, Has Died
The French jazz pianist was best known for his 1975 collaboration with classical flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal. It stayed on the Billboard charts for more than ten years.