Oh, yes I did! An attempt to explain the bizarre tradition of the British Christmas pantomime.
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The Professor
“Maybe the most powerful person is the one who dares to refuse the gift.”
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Story
This Is How You Lose Your Mind
Dani Fleischer recalls how a lifetime of perfectionism led her down a path of self-destruction.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books, Nonfiction, Story
Odetta Holmes’ Album One Grain of Sand
The singular singer released her groundbreaking album in 1963, the same year as the March on Washington, and used her art and appearance as weapons in the Civil Rights struggle.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Trigger
Willie Nelson’s been playing the same guitar — a Martin N-20 classical — for 50 years.
Posted inNonfiction
You Robbie, You Baka
On having a twin with cerebral palsy and navigating school bullies.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Strike With the Band
“Classical musicianship is better understood as a job, a shitty job.”
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Lakeidra Chavis, Jodi S. Cohen, Jennifer Smith Richards, Heidi Blake, Zandria F. Robinson, Michael Hall, and Eve Peyser.
Posted inArts & Culture, Reading List
Cryin’, Dyin’, or Goin’ Somewhere: A Country Music Reading List
Although the sound of the music has changed, country’s themes have endured.
Posted inArts & Culture, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes
Willie Nelson’s 50-year Love Affair with Trigger, His Faithful Guitar
“A guitar sounds better as it gets older, just like a Stradivarius does.”
