Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro started playing ukulele when he was four years old. Over the past 20 or so years, he has redefined the limits of ukulele technique, style, and sound. On Monday, Shimabukuro joins us in the studio to talk about all things ukulele, and to play two of his solo pieces.
One hundred years ago, President Woodrow Wilson created a new bureau within the Department of the Interior: The National Park Service. On this weekend's PT, we'll celebrate this centennial with a special show, recorded live in Grand Teton National Park.
Every Friday, we feature new music composed in the 21st century. You've told us that's one of your favorite parts of the show - so we've added a PT podcast called "Music is Music." On today's PT, we'll hear new music from American composer Kenji Bunch, plus a sneak preview of our upcoming podcast episode.
One hundred years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson created a new bureau within the Department of the Interior: The National Park Service. On Thursday's PT, we'll celebrate this centennial with a special show, recorded live in Grand Teton National Park.
PT honors 100 years of the National Park Service with a show recorded in Grand Teton National Park.
Members of the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra play two movements from Seasons by John Stevens.
As the sun rises on the Teton Mountain Range, Fred reflects on 100 years of the National Park Service.
Fred explains how nature and music aren’t so different.
Members of the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra perform John Stevens’ ‘Seasons II. Summer’ in Grand Teton National Park.
