2009-07-24 Ford’s Theatre – The American Presidents – Mos Def
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. Today, we play new music from Mos Def … And answer a question about some American presidents ……
2009-07-17 Sculptures Artist – Wal-Mart – Banjo Music by Steve Martin
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. On today’s program, we tell about an artist who uses everyday objects to make sculptures … Answer…
2009-07-10 Los Angeles Lakers basketball coach Phil Jackson – John Denver -Madeleine Peyroux
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. On today’s program, we tell about Los Angeles Lakers basketball coach Phil Jackson … Answer a question…
2009-07-03 The power of words in African-American culture – Smithsonian Folklife Festival
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. On today’s program, we explore the power of words in African-American culture … Move to the many…
2009-06-26 The Ocean Spirit Mami Wata Takes Many Faces
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week we travel to Africa with the banjo player Bela Fleck. We hear music from his…
2009-06-19 Green News – Blackwater – Jonas Brothers
Welcome to American Mosaic in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. Today we listen to music from a popular band of brothers … Answer a question about Blackwater ……
2009-06-12 Summer Movies – Koko Taylor
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Mario Ritter. This week we play music by blues great Koko Taylor, who died last week at the age of…
2009-06-05 Graduation Speeches – Star Trek – Ziggy Marley
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week we: Present graduation speeches by famous speakers at several American colleges … Answer a listener…
2009-05-29 Geography Bee – Meryl Streep – Green Day
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week: We test our geography skills at the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. … Answer a…
2009-05-22 Empire State Building Goes Green – Religion and Government in America – Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday Party
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week: We go to a birthday party for folk singer Pete Seeger, who turned ninety this…
2009-05-15 Amish Quilt Exhibit – Scott Joplin
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week: We tell about a special exhibit of Amish quilts in Washington D.C., And answer a listener…
2009-05-08 Star Humanitarians – The White House – Ben Harper
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week: We listen to new music from Ben Harper … And answer a listener question about the…
2009-05-01 John Madden – Hudson River School – New Orleans Jazz Fest
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week … We travel to Louisiana for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival … And answer…
2009-04-24 FIRST Championship – Patrick Henry – Diana Krall
Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week … We play new music from jazz artist Diana Krall … And answer a question about…
2009-04-17 Poetry Slams – Jazz Appreciation Month
HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I’m Doug Johnson. This week, we report about poetry and jazz because April is a special month for both arts…