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Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting

You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of her own, she joined Geoff Bennett to talk about the craft of songwriting and to perform one of her own songs.

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Remembering Ann Hornaday, film critic and News Hour regular

Film critic Ann Hornaday has died. As chief film critic for The Washington Post, she was a respected and passionate voice in the world of cinema. She was also a longtime regular on the News Hour, sharing her love of film with our viewers. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has our remembrance.

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Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare

The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with curator Patricia Akhimie. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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David Byrne explores the art of rediscovery in 'Sleeping Beauties'

Why do great ideas and works of art sometimes get forgotten? And why do some get revived? These are among the questions explored by musician, writer and visual artist David Byrne in his new book, "Sleeping Beauties." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown recently joined him in Brooklyn for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall

For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about to change. In August, the Smithsonian's board of regents voted to give the museum a permanent home in the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jorge Zamanillo, the museum's founding director.

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