November/December 2006
In This Issue November/December 2006
DAVE BRUBECK: Ambassador of Cool
The master of West Coast jazz blends his music with his advocacy for human rights.
By Meredith Hindley
Volume 27, Issue 6
Leslie Caron and Gene Kelly in the 1951 film An American in Paris.
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Features
In Ellington’s Shadow: The Life of Billy Strayhorn
A new film examines the work of the composer of "Take the 'A' Train" and "Lush Life."
By Scott EthierA Patchwork of History
Eleven thousand quilts go online and offer clues about their creators.
By Lori CreelPortrait of the Past
Newly discovered Maya murals reveal the civilization's sophistication.
By Laura HarboldLiving Traditions
The stories of Appalachian artists, singers, and coal miners are recorded in nearly four decades of filmmaking.
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Departments
Statements
Reverse Immigration: Through a Mariachi’s Eyes
A film documents the struggles of a Mexican musician.
By Christopher EiswerthConversation
Game Playing
NEH Chairman Bruce Cole and author Steven Johnson discuss how video games challenge the way we think.
Executive Function
Minnesota’s Stanley Romanstein: Connecting the Arts and Humanities
Stanley Romanstein connects music and the humanities in Minnesota.
By Lori CreelEdNote
