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Continuum presents a program of the harpsichord music of Johann Sebastian Bach, played by the legendary harpsichordist Wanda Landowska.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we take you on a musical journey! We hear about the upcoming Crescent City Chamber Music Festival and talk to New Orleans singer/songwriter Eva LoVullo for our latest episode of Liner Notes.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the closure of one of Louisiana’s last clinics providing abortion. We also hear about a new documentary that highlights the life and legacy of Dr. Norman C. Francis, and we hear what’s on deck at the New Orleans Opera’s upcoming season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how a New Orleans convention center is set to receive environmental and pedestrian-friendly updates. Plus, we hear about a new musical project from Putumayo World Music.

Today on Louisiana Considered we hear about UNO’s new wind energy hub project. We also learn why two Louisiana parishes put the brakes on projects related to carbon sequestration and hear about a physical therapist in New Iberia who has committed thirty years to growing the adaptive sports community.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the return of Culture Collision in Jefferson Parish. We also learn about a new solo piece from performance artist José Torres-Tama, and hear a Southern summer reflection from NPR commentator Ed Cullen.

Today on Louisiana Considered: between the city council demanding she pay back travel expenses to a subpoena received by a nonprofit she created, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing a lot of pushback from the community. The Advocate’s Stephanie Grace tells us the potential impact of all this bad press. Plus, Nancy Davis, the Louisiana woman recently denied an abortion in state despite carrying a fetus with no skull, tells us her story.

This Continuum is devoted to two popular early music instruments: one that's plucked (the harpsichord), and one that's bowed (the cello).

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear how Washington Post Reporter and author Casey Parks chronicled the journey of Roy, a transgender man largely accepted in his small Louisiana town during the mid to late 20th century, in her debut book. We also get an update on weather in the Atlantic and hear about a photographer’s decades-long career capturing rock musicians.

Today on Louisiana Considered, find out when and where you can adopt a pet during the upcoming “Empty the Shelters” event. We also hear about the race to take over State Senator Karen Carter Peterson’s former seat, and look back on a conversation about Southern Jewish history.