Lee Stringer lived on the streets from the early-80s until the mid-90s. He is a former editor and columnist of Street News. His essays and articles have appeared in a variety of other publications including The Nation, The New York Times, and
by Lee Stringer
A writer seeks forgiveness from a drinking buddy.
A survivor of the Pol Pot's death squads teaches an American to handle depression.
Leonard Lopate has hosted The Leonard Lopate Show since 1985, which is broadcast weekdays from noon to 2 on both WNYC AM and FM. Leonard has received three James Beard Awards for Best Radio Show on Food, and three Associated Press Awards for Best General Interest Interview.
A fireworks display forever changes the lives of a young couple.
A woman details her evolving relationship with her breasts.
World-renowned voodoo priestess Ava Kay Jones was born and raised in New Orleans, and is a leading authority on New Orleans voodoo and African spirituality. She was the inspiration behind Disney's "Mama Odie" character in The Princess and the Frog. She was born on Halloween, holds a law degree, and leads the award-winning Voodoo Mkumba Dance Ensemble.
When the New Orleans Saints need a miracle, a voodoo priestess is put on the case.
A woman dreams of being rescued from her dull job by an underwear model.
Regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne ushered in a female, folk-pop singer-songwriter movement. Suzanne’s hits include "Luka" and "Tom’s Diner." Last Spring Suzanne wrote and starred in the off-broadway play "Carson McCullers Talks About Love." Currently Suzanne is reinterpreting her catalog in an intimate manner, creating 4 thematic albums called the "Close-Up" series.
by Suzanne Vega
A singer struggles to keep her cool in front of her largest audience ever.
Joe Jackson is an English singer-songwriter, best known for the songs "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Steppin' Out". He has five Grammy nominations that span from 1979 to 2001.
by Joe Jackson
An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for a lifelong dedication to music.
Kimya Dawson had her music prominently featured in the movie Juno, solo and with The Moldy Peaches and Antsy Pants. She has since started a group called The Uncluded with rapper/producer Aesop Rock and in 2013 they released an album called Hokey Fright. This past summer Kimya released a new solo single to her Soundcloud page called At The Seams.
by Kimya Dawson
A young woman working at a haunted maze encounters a pop star.
A woman's new boyfriend may have a few issues, but at least he calls.
Thomas Dolby is a legendary synthesis, songwriter, icon of early MTV, and Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He is Musical Director of the TED Conference, and has recently released his first new album in nearly 20 years, A Map Of The Floating City.
by Thomas Dolby
A rising star befriends the King of Pop.
Andre Gregory plays the title character in the film My Dinner With Andre and has been acting, writing and directing for theater and film for over 5 decades.
A story of falling in love for the first time.