This list reflects the programming of WUNC Radio: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday, Fresh Air, Fresh Air Weekend, This American Life, The Linda Belans Show, and The People's Pharmacy. NPR (TM) ALBUM REVIEWS FROM WUNC RADIO 8/3 - 8/9/1998 August 3, 1998: All Thing Considered: Robert Siegel talked with the musician who specializes in performance on a toy piano. "The Art of the Toy Piano," by Margaret Leng Tan (Point 456345). August 3, 1998: All Thing Considered: Dean Olsher profiled the life and career of the innovative Russian composer. "Winter Was Hard," by the Kronos Quartet (Nonesuch 79181). Music composed by Alfred Schnittke appears on this recording. August 4, 1998: All Thing Considered: Charles de Ledesma reviewed the new recording by the artists. "Made on Earth," by Barbara Grogan and Hector Zazou (Crammed Discs 91). August 5, 1998: All Thing Considered: Music critic Will Hermes reviewed the latest recording by the Chicago rock band. "TNT," by Tortoise (Thrill Jockey Records 050). August 6, 1998: All Thing Considered: Banning Eyre reviewed the first two releases from the Palm Pictures recording label. "Nomad Soul," by Baaba Maal (Palm Picture 2002). "In Search of Lost Riddim," by Ernest Ranglin (Palm Pictures 2001). August 6, 1998: All Thing Considered: Robert Siegel talked with the producer of a musical tribute to baseball player Roberto Clemente. "Roberto Clemente: A Tribute in Song," Various Artists (Rykodisc 1021). August 8, 1998: Weekend Edition: Jon Beaupre profiled the singer/songwriter. No catalog information is yet available for the new recording by Augustin Lira. August 8, 1998: Weekly Edition: Liane Hansen spoke with the singer/songwriter. Paxton" by Paxton (Razor & Tie Records 2832-2) August 9, 1998: Weekend Edition: Liane spoke with the Texas yodeler about his latest recording. "Down at the Sky Vu Drive-In." by Don Walser and The Pure Texas Band (Watermelon/Sire 31017). Albums profiled on Fresh Air with host Terry Gross: August 3, 1998: REVIEW: Kevin Whitehead: "Twelve Minor," (Avant 35) "Here by Now," (Music & Arts 1004) "What Comes Before," (Tzadik 7120) by clarinetist Ben Goldberg. August 4, 1998: REVIEW: Ken Tucker: "Mermaid Avenue," by Billy Bragg and Wilco (Elektra 62204). August 7, 1998: Rock historian Ed Ward profiled the life of soul artist Joe Tex. "You're Right Joe Tex" by Joe Tex (Kent 117). Fresh Air Weekend, August 8-9, 1998: Rock historian Ed Ward profiled the life of soul artist Joe Tex. "You're Right Joe Tex" by Joe Tex (Kent 117). REVIEW: Milo Miles "Top 'n' Bottom," by Tab Smith (United/Delmark 499). This CD is a re-issue of a recording originally released by the saxophonist in 1953. Album Lists are now available on the internet (http://sunsite.unc.edu/wunc) or via anonymous ftp (ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/music/album-reviews).This text is Copyright (c) 1998 by WUNC Radio (WUNCRADIO@UNC.EDU) and Don Sechler (compiler). All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted by the copyright holder to distribute this file electronically or otherwise in full as long as attribution is made.