From obscurity to superstardom to death was a remarkably speedy ride for Kurt Cobain. In 1988, while living in a tiny apartment in Olympia, he made breakthroughs in his song-writing and recorded the first track with Nirvana for Sub Pop. A watershed year in the life described by the author of the best-selling Cobain biography.
Donald Byrd has nothing against dance that is entertaining. But he's got more on his mind. The choreographer's latest project looks to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for lessons in how people can get along. Seriously. A profile in hope and courage.