Greek mythology

Hadestown Orpheus and Eurydice

In ‘Hadestown,’ Greek mythology and climate change come to Broadway

Climate Change

“Hadestown” retells the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, Hades and Persephone in a Great Depression-inspired, post-apocalyptic setting. The show infuses themes of isolationism, worker exploitation and climate change with New Orleans jazz, folk and pop music.

Special Guest: Mary Zimmerman

Arts, Culture & Media

To Hell And Back

Arts, Culture & Media

Songwriter David Lowery lashes out at rates streaming radio pays

Arts, Culture & Media

Irish actress plays singular role in Broadway’s Testament of Mary

Arts, Culture & Media

WTF Podcast host Marc Maron tells all

Arts, Culture & Media

Host of one of iTunes’s most successful podcasts talks about his fall from grace and return to fame in the realm of comedy.

Greek Gods, Shields, and Spears: Ancient Hellenes Make a Comeback

Arts, Culture & Media

The summer solstice is one of the most important dates in the calendar for many followers of ancient religions, and it’s a special time for people in Greece who worship the country’s ancient gods.

Why We Have Winter

The deep dark days of winter are upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. In Living on Earth’s special holiday story telling we here the Greek legends that explain winter.

The World

Music and Stories of the Late-Brazilian Funk Master Tim Maia

Arts, Culture & Media

Tim Maia was a Brazilian musician whose music was intertwined with personal stories of excess and controversy. He died in 1998 at the age of 55. Musician Roger Bruno performed with Tim Maia at a time when both were trying to establish their careers.

The World

The Language of Landscape

In the first of a new series looking at terms of the American landscape, we hear about the word “cascade.”