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Writers on America

The State Department has collected essays of 15 top authors on what it means to be an American writer. The anthology, aimed at promoting American values abroad, will be distributed free at U.S. embassies worldwide. An anti-propaganda law makes it illegal to disseminate the works in the United States, but they are available on a government Web site aimed at foreign audiences. NPR's Susan Stamberg interviews novelists Bharati Mukherjee and Charles Johnson about their participation in the project.

Writers on America

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Jubilant Sykes

Jubilant Sykes is an artist who feels at home with all kinds of music -- from Bach to Billboard to Broadway standards. With his latest CD, "Wait For Me," the baritone singer adds folk, pop and gospel to his repertory. All Things Considered host Michele Norris talks with the classically trained musician about his passion, his faith and his fierce work ethic.

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Saturday

Blind Pig Records Marks Silver Anniversary

Bluesy Blind Pig Records has now been around 25 years -- a long life span for an independent. It grew from a basement operation in Michigan to one of music's top specialty labels. Hear from NPR's John Ydstie, Blind Pig co-founder Edward Chmelewski and singer Deborah Coleman.

Blind Pig Records Marks Silver Anniversary

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Klein Mixes Jazz, Argentine Music in 'Los Guachos III'

Argentine composer Guillermo Klein moves to the United States to study jazz and ends up combining new American influences with his native country's music. The new CD release is Los Guachos III.

Klein Mixes Jazz, Argentine Music in 'Los Guachos III'

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Thursday

Booksellers' Picks

Choosing a holiday gift can be a challenge and selecting an appropriate gift book can be especially difficult. NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with independent bookstore owners and gets their suggestions for adult and children's titles this holiday season.

Booksellers' Picks

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Sunday

A Great Day for Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks is the legendary African-American photographer known for documenting the lives of the poor, and for being the first black staff photographer for Life magazine. Jon Kalish reports that last weekend, Parks celebrated his 90th birthday in New York City with a group of African-American photographers from around the country.

A Great Day for Gordon Parks

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Thursday

Afghan Art Exhibit

The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is featuring an exhibit of more than 110 works of art from Afghanistan -- the largest exhibit of Afghan art in the United States in 35 years. But as reporter David D'Arcy reports, it may be a long time before the art returns home to Kabul, Afghanistan's capital. See some examples of the unique "Greco-Buddhist" style native to Afghanistan.

Afghan Art Exhibit

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Caedmon: Recreating the Moment of Inspiration

It's been 50 years since two young women chased down poet Dylan Thomas and convinced him to put his voice on record. The formation of Caedmon Records led to today's $2-billion audiobook industry. NPR's Renee Montagne has the Caedmon story.

Caedmon: Recreating the Moment of Inspiration

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Wednesday

Movies That Changed Us

From Stagecoach to The Graduate, movies have helped to shape our world. Nick Clooney, former host of cable's American Movie Classics, joins NPR's Bob Edwards to talk about his new book, The Movies That Changed Us: Reflections on the Screen. NPR Online has the list of the 20 movies featured in Clooney's book.

Movies That Changed Us

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Duncan Sheik

Duncan Sheik burst onto the music scene in 1997 with his hit single "Barely Breathing," and garnered rave reviews for his own brand of folk-tinged pop music. For his fourth record, Daylight, New York-based Sheik — singer, songwriter, composer, producer and guitarist — dares to rock out a little more than usual. He talks to NPR's Jacki Lyden.

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