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Noah Adams Joins Us in the Studio to Share His "Piano Lessons."

Co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, Noah Adams, has written a book called "Piano Lessons,"(Delacorte Press) describing his one year study of the piano after years of admiration and longing, amidst the busy schedule of a twelve-hour work day.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 26, 1996: Interview with Rosanne Cash; Review of Alan Isler's book "Kraven Images"; Interview with Noah Adams; Review of the television show "The 68th Academy Awards…
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Rosanne Cash Discusses Writing Music and Prose.

Rosanne Cash. The singer/lyricist has released nine albums. In 1985 she won a Grammy for "I don't Know Why You Don't Want Me." Cash is the daughter of Johnny Cash. She currently has a new album, "Ten-Song Demo" (Capitol Records) and her first work of fiction: "Bodies of Water" (Hyperion) a collection of nine short stories. One reviewer writes, "her talent as a lyricist translates beautifully into short fiction."

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Journalist Noah Adams on Writing for Radio and Print

All Things Considered host Noah Adams. After dropping out of college he began his radio career as a DJ. He was also a car salesman. Adams came to National Public Radio over twenty years ago as a writer and tape editor; he started working for "All Things Considered" soon after he was hired. His new book, "Noah Adams on All Things Considered," discusses his involvement with ATC and how the show and his journalistic style have changed.

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