Captain Luke

North Carolina's Captain Luke
February 24, 2009 – Eighty-year-old Captain Luke sang his own brand of Piedmont blues at a drinkhouse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As a retired laborer, he never considered himself a musician—until folklorist Tim Duffy heard his dry baritone voice. Independent producer Richard Ziglar reports. View slideshow. Listen with Real Audio >

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Truffle Fever
February 17, 2009 – The white truffle, an underground fungus, of San Miniato in Tuscany has attracted superlatives for decades. Independent reporter Jean Di Marino takes a journey into the heart of white truffle country to bring us this report. View slideshow. Listen with Real Audio >

The Eyes Have It
February 10, 2009 - An ophthalmologist in Nashville is helping Russian doctors with both the technical and organizational challenges of delivering better eye care. Because of his lifelong love of Russia, Dr. Edward Cherney has helped many Russian doctors improve their skills. Listen with Real Audio >

Film Director, Wim Wenders

Buena Vista Truths
February 3, 2009 - Reese Erlich reports from Havana that Wim Wenders and Ry Cooder may have left the wrong impression about the musicians of the "Buena Vista Social Club." Listen with Real Audio >

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