http://odeo.com/channels/7287-WNYC-s-Soundcheck no WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown. WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown. WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Gue en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800 Music http://odeo.com/episodes/25447618-Picks-of-the-Week-Soundcheck-Friday-13-November-2009 This week, our staff picks offer something for the jazz enthusiast, the indie music fan -- and something for nothing. Read our full reviews here. This week, our staff picks offer something for the jazz enthusiast, the indie music fan -- and something for nothing. Read our full reviews here. This week, our staff picks offer something for the jazz enthusiast, the indie music fan -- and something for nothing. Read our full reviews here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447618 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25447617-The-Life-of-Robert-Palmer-Soundcheck-Friday-13-November-2009 The late Robert Palmer was best known as a New York Times music critic, Rolling Stone editor and author of the book Deep Blues. Others knew him as a musicologist and record producer. But Palmer was also a difficult man whose ambitions and addictions overshadowed loved ones. We talk with writer and critic Anthony DeCurtis, editor of a new collection of Palmer's work called Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer. The late Robert Palmer was best known as a New York Times music critic, Rolling Stone editor and author of the book Deep Blues. Others knew him as a musicologist and record producer. But Palmer was also a difficult man whose ambitions and addictions overshadowed loved ones. We talk with writer and critic Anthony DeCurtis, editor of a new collection of Palmer's work called Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer. The late Robert Palmer was best known as a New York Times music critic, Rolling Stone editor and author of the book Deep Blues. Others knew him as a musicologist and record producer. But Palmer was also a difficult man whose ambitions and addictions overshadowed loved ones. We talk with writer and critic Anthony DeCurtis, editor of a new collection of Palmer's work called Blues & Chaos: The Music Writing of Robert Palmer. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447617 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25447619-Sir-Willard-White-Soundcheck-Friday-13-November-2009 Bass-baritone Sir Willard White grew up as the son of a dockworker in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1968 he won a scholarship to study at the Julliard School. Since then, he's performed at the world’s major opera houses, recorded both opera and albums of folk songs, and received a knighthood. He joins us to talk about his current role in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Janacek's From the House of the Dead. Bass-baritone Sir Willard White grew up as the son of a dockworker in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1968 he won a scholarship to study at the Julliard School. Since then, he's performed at the world’s major opera houses, recorded both opera and albums of folk songs, and received a knighthood. He joins us to talk about his current role in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Janacek's From the House of the Dead. Bass-baritone Sir Willard White grew up as the son of a dockworker in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1968 he won a scholarship to study at the Julliard School. Since then, he's performed at the world’s major opera houses, recorded both opera and albums of folk songs, and received a knighthood. He joins us to talk about his current role in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Janacek's From the House of the Dead. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447619 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25443122-The-Search-for-Soul-Soundcheck-Thursday-12-November-2009 The Search for Soul: Beatlemania was rekindled briefly this year with a set of Fab Four remasters. But in recent years, obscure soul-music reissues have sparked a different obsession. Today: we look at the quest for “outsider soul” at labels like Numero Group, Wax Poetics and Soul Jazz. Guests include Ben Greenman of The New Yorker and Syl Johnson, the singer-producer behind ‘60s songs like the much-sampled “Different Strokes” and “Is It Because I'm Black?” The Search for Soul: Beatlemania was rekindled briefly this year with a set of Fab Four remasters. But in recent years, obscure soul-music reissues have sparked a different obsession. Today: we look at the quest for “outsider soul” at labels like Numero Group, Wax Poetics and Soul Jazz. Guests include Ben Greenman of The New Yorker and Syl Johnson, the singer-producer behind ‘60s songs like the much-sampled “Different Strokes” and “Is It Because I'm Black?” The Search for Soul: Beatlemania was rekindled briefly this year with a set of Fab Four remasters. But in recent years, obscure soul-music reissues have sparked a different obsession. Today: we look at the quest for “outsider soul” at labels like Numero Group, Wax Poetics and Soul Jazz. Guests include Ben Greenman of The New Yorker and Syl Johnson, the singer-producer behind ‘60s songs like the much-sampled “Different Strokes” and “Is It Because I'm Black?” tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443122 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25443123-Sara-Tavares-Live-Soundcheck-Thursday-12-November-2009 Sara Tavares was born and raised in Lisbon to Cape Verdian parents. The young singer-songwriter juggles languages, global influences and styles to make music that places her as a potential successor to the diva of Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora. She joins us to play live songs from her new album, Xinti. Sara Tavares was born and raised in Lisbon to Cape Verdian parents. The young singer-songwriter juggles languages, global influences and styles to make music that places her as a potential successor to the diva of Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora. She joins us to play live songs from her new album, Xinti. Sara Tavares was born and raised in Lisbon to Cape Verdian parents. The young singer-songwriter juggles languages, global influences and styles to make music that places her as a potential successor to the diva of Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora. She joins us to play live songs from her new album, Xinti. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443123 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25441708-Iggy-Pop-Takes-on-the-French-Soundcheck-Wednesday-11-November-2009 Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441708 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:56:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25438268-Iggy-Pop-takes-on-the-French-Soundcheck-Wednesday-11-November-2009 Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. Punk godfather Iggy Pop spent much of this decade reuniting and rocking with his raw and influential group, The Stooges. But his latest solo album takes its cue from New Orleans jazz, French pop, and author Michel Houellebecq’s 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island. Pop joins us to talk about crafting Préliminaires. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25438268 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25438269-Elizabeth-and-the-Catapult-Soundcheck-Wednesday-11-November-2009 The band Elizabeth and the Catapult describes itself as “baroque pop”, but there are elements of jazz, funk and soul on their music. They join us to perform songs from their new album, Taller Children. The band Elizabeth and the Catapult describes itself as “baroque pop”, but there are elements of jazz, funk and soul on their music. They join us to perform songs from their new album, Taller Children. The band Elizabeth and the Catapult describes itself as “baroque pop”, but there are elements of jazz, funk and soul on their music. They join us to perform songs from their new album, Taller Children. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25438269 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25447620-Smackdown-The-Love-Song-vs-The-Breakup-Song-Soundcheck-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25447620 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25433093-Smackdown-The-Love-Song-vs-The-Breakup-Song-Soundcheck-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. Few song topics resonate with listeners like romance and heartache. Today: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, stars of the 2007 film Once and the duo behind the Oscar-winning group The Swell Season, join us in The Greene Space to debate which is more powerful: the love song or the breakup song. Tell us: Are you more attracted to love songs or breakup songs? Has your preference for one over the other changed recently? Leave a comment and tell us why. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433093 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:25:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25433094-Joshua-Bell-with-Tiempo-Libre-and-Frankie-Moreno-Soundcheck-Tuesday-10-November-2009 Violinist Joshua Bell has appeared in the world’s leading concert halls, on the Oscar-winning score to the film The Red Violin, and even in a Washington, D.C. metro station, at the urging of a Washington Post columnist. But his latest recording, At Home With Friends, was inspired by his long-time practice of holding intimate "musical soirées" at his New York residence. Today, Bell joins us in the Greene Space to perform with two collaborators from the album: the hot young Latin band Tiempo Libre and singer-pianist Frankie Moreno. Violinist Joshua Bell has appeared in the world’s leading concert halls, on the Oscar-winning score to the film The Red Violin, and even in a Washington, D.C. metro station, at the urging of a Washington Post columnist. But his latest recording, At Home With Friends, was inspired by his long-time practice of holding intimate "musical soirées" at his New York residence. Today, Bell joins us in the Greene Space to perform with two collaborators from the album: the hot young Latin band Tiempo Libre and singer-pianist Frankie Moreno. Violinist Joshua Bell has appeared in the world’s leading concert halls, on the Oscar-winning score to the film The Red Violin, and even in a Washington, D.C. metro station, at the urging of a Washington Post columnist. But his latest recording, At Home With Friends, was inspired by his long-time practice of holding intimate "musical soirées" at his New York residence. Today, Bell joins us in the Greene Space to perform with two collaborators from the album: the hot young Latin band Tiempo Libre and singer-pianist Frankie Moreno. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25433094 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25427432-Music-by-Doctor-s-Orders-Soundcheck-Monday-09-November-2009 Many people have faced a life dilemma or crisis that could be helped by a piece of music: dinner with the boss's wife, a second date with a die-hard Philip Glass fan, a wedding or a funeral. After our popular segment last year, The Record Doctor - aka British classical music critic and author Norman Lebrecht - returns to take your calls and comments. The surgery is open: What's troubling you? What do you want to know about buying classical recordings? Ask The Record Doctor below. Many people have faced a life dilemma or crisis that could be helped by a piece of music: dinner with the boss's wife, a second date with a die-hard Philip Glass fan, a wedding or a funeral. After our popular segment last year, The Record Doctor - aka British classical music critic and author Norman Lebrecht - returns to take your calls and comments. The surgery is open: What's troubling you? What do you want to know about buying classical recordings? Ask The Record Doctor below. Many people have faced a life dilemma or crisis that could be helped by a piece of music: dinner with the boss's wife, a second date with a die-hard Philip Glass fan, a wedding or a funeral. After our popular segment last year, The Record Doctor - aka British classical music critic and author Norman Lebrecht - returns to take your calls and comments. The surgery is open: What's troubling you? What do you want to know about buying classical recordings? Ask The Record Doctor below. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427432 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:51:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25427433-Kailash-Kher-Soundcheck-Monday-09-November-2009 It’s a story a la Slumdog Millionaire: Kailash Kher used to live in cheap hotels in Mumbai while pursuing a music career. He is now one of Bollywood’s biggest stars and a judge on the TV show Indian Idol. He joins us with his band for a live performance. It’s a story a la Slumdog Millionaire: Kailash Kher used to live in cheap hotels in Mumbai while pursuing a music career. He is now one of Bollywood’s biggest stars and a judge on the TV show Indian Idol. He joins us with his band for a live performance. It’s a story a la Slumdog Millionaire: Kailash Kher used to live in cheap hotels in Mumbai while pursuing a music career. He is now one of Bollywood’s biggest stars and a judge on the TV show Indian Idol. He joins us with his band for a live performance. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25427433 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25413728-Vijay-Iyer-Soundcheck-Tuesday-03-November-2009 Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. He performs lives in our studio. Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. He performs lives in our studio. Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. He performs lives in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25413728 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25431306-Gadgets-That-Haven-t-Been-Invented-Yet-Soundcheck-Friday-06-November-2009 With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, tech companies are rolling out new MP3 players, iPod accessories, mobile apps and more. New York Times technology columnist David Pogue recently asked his Twitter followers for ideas for gadgets that don't exist. He joins us to share some of the results -- and to field more ideas from our listeners. Tell us : do you have a gadget in mind that doesn’t exist yet? Leave a comment below. With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, tech companies are rolling out new MP3 players, iPod accessories, mobile apps and more. New York Times technology columnist David Pogue recently asked his Twitter followers for ideas for gadgets that don't exist. He joins us to share some of the results -- and to field more ideas from our listeners. Tell us : do you have a gadget in mind that doesn’t exist yet? Leave a comment below. With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, tech companies are rolling out new MP3 players, iPod accessories, mobile apps and more. New York Times technology columnist David Pogue recently asked his Twitter followers for ideas for gadgets that don't exist. He joins us to share some of the results -- and to field more ideas from our listeners. Tell us : do you have a gadget in mind that doesn’t exist yet? Leave a comment below. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25431306 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:03:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25431307-Bill-T-Jones-Soundcheck-Friday-06-November-2009 The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth inspired the choreographer Bill T. Jones to explore the sixteenth president’s life in two major works: Fondly Do We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray and Serenade/The Proposition. The often-provocative Jones joins us to talk about the meaning of Lincoln from a contemporary African-American perspective. And, he discusses the arrival of his Broadway musical Fela!, inspired by the life of African musician Fela Kuti. The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth inspired the choreographer Bill T. Jones to explore the sixteenth president’s life in two major works: Fondly Do We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray and Serenade/The Proposition. The often-provocative Jones joins us to talk about the meaning of Lincoln from a contemporary African-American perspective. And, he discusses the arrival of his Broadway musical Fela!, inspired by the life of African musician Fela Kuti. The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth inspired the choreographer Bill T. Jones to explore the sixteenth president’s life in two major works: Fondly Do We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray and Serenade/The Proposition. The often-provocative Jones joins us to talk about the meaning of Lincoln from a contemporary African-American perspective. And, he discusses the arrival of his Broadway musical Fela!, inspired by the life of African musician Fela Kuti. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25431307 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25408128-The-Very-Best-Soundcheck-Thursday-05-November-2009 The Very Best is the collaboration between Malawian-born, London-based singer Esau Mwamwaya and the British DJ duo Radioclit. The eclectic-sounding group was tapped to be this year’s buzz band at the CMJ Music Festival -- until travel issues scuttled Mwamwaya’s visit. Now, the group joins us to talk about a critically lauded second album, Warm Heart of Africa, which features guest appearances from rapper M.I.A. and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. The Very Best is the collaboration between Malawian-born, London-based singer Esau Mwamwaya and the British DJ duo Radioclit. The eclectic-sounding group was tapped to be this year’s buzz band at the CMJ Music Festival -- until travel issues scuttled Mwamwaya’s visit. Now, the group joins us to talk about a critically lauded second album, Warm Heart of Africa, which features guest appearances from rapper M.I.A. and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. The Very Best is the collaboration between Malawian-born, London-based singer Esau Mwamwaya and the British DJ duo Radioclit. The eclectic-sounding group was tapped to be this year’s buzz band at the CMJ Music Festival -- until travel issues scuttled Mwamwaya’s visit. Now, the group joins us to talk about a critically lauded second album, Warm Heart of Africa, which features guest appearances from rapper M.I.A. and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408128 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25408126-Picks-of-the-Week-Soundcheck-Thursday-05-November-2009 This week's picks include some icy sounds, an economic power trio and a multicultural bunch. Click here to read our full reviews. This week's picks include some icy sounds, an economic power trio and a multicultural bunch. Click here to read our full reviews. This week's picks include some icy sounds, an economic power trio and a multicultural bunch. Click here to read our full reviews. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408126 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25408125-All-Work-and-No-Play-But-High-Pay-Soundcheck-Thursday-05-November-2009 The stagehands that push the pianos onto the stage at Carnegie Hall make more than the musicians who play them. Bloomberg News recently revealed that the top stagehands there earn $500,000 a year. Reporter Philip Boroff tells us about this specialized corner of the music industry. City Opera Launches a New Season New York City Opera opens its 2009-10 season with a gala tonight after an off-season of drastic cost-cutting measures. General manager George Steel sought concessions from unions – including stagehands – as part of his efforts to bring the beleaguered company back to financial stability. We get a prognosis from Robin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter, and James Jorden, author of the opera blog Parterre Box. The stagehands that push the pianos onto the stage at Carnegie Hall make more than the musicians who play them. Bloomberg News recently revealed that the top stagehands there earn $500,000 a year. Reporter Philip Boroff tells us about this specialized corner of the music industry. City Opera Launches a New Season New York City Opera opens its 2009-10 season with a gala tonight after an off-season of drastic cost-cutting measures. General manager George Steel sought concessions from unions – including stagehands – as part of his efforts to bring the beleaguered company back to financial stability. We get a prognosis from Robin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter, and James Jorden, author of the opera blog Parterre Box. The stagehands that push the pianos onto the stage at Carnegie Hall make more than the musicians who play them. Bloomberg News recently revealed that the top stagehands there earn $500,000 a year. Reporter Philip Boroff tells us about this specialized corner of the music industry. City Opera Launches a New Season New York City Opera opens its 2009-10 season with a gala tonight after an off-season of drastic cost-cutting measures. General manager George Steel sought concessions from unions – including stagehands – as part of his efforts to bring the beleaguered company back to financial stability. We get a prognosis from Robin Pogrebin, New York Times culture reporter, and James Jorden, author of the opera blog Parterre Box. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408125 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25427434-Conducting-Your-Way-to-the-Top-Soundcheck-Wednesday-04-November-2009 Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25427434 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:32:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25412143-Conducting-Your-Way-to-the-Top-Soundcheck-Wednesday-04-November-2009 Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. Roger Nierenberg is a conductor and creator of the Music Paradigm, a program that invites executives to sit inside an orchestra and even try their hand at conducting. He joins us to share his observations on why he thinks conducting can turn business executives into successful leaders as recounted in his new book, Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25412143 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393963-Musician-Activists-Passion-or-Publicity-Soundcheck-Tuesday-03-November-2009 Last year's presidential election brought out a groundswell of political action by musicians. This year, the causes are lower in profile: Singer Will.i.Am is pushing for health care reform. Trent Reznor, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam are joining a movement to close Guantanamo. But can they effect any real change? On this Election Day Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether musicians should get involved in political causes with Dorian Lynskey, a music writer at London's Guardian newspaper and Katherine Mangu-Ward, a senior editor of Reason magazine and Reason.com. Last year's presidential election brought out a groundswell of political action by musicians. This year, the causes are lower in profile: Singer Will.i.Am is pushing for health care reform. Trent Reznor, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam are joining a movement to close Guantanamo. But can they effect any real change? On this Election Day Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether musicians should get involved in political causes with Dorian Lynskey, a music writer at London's Guardian newspaper and Katherine Mangu-Ward, a senior editor of Reason magazine and Reason.com. Last year's presidential election brought out a groundswell of political action by musicians. This year, the causes are lower in profile: Singer Will.i.Am is pushing for health care reform. Trent Reznor, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam are joining a movement to close Guantanamo. But can they effect any real change? On this Election Day Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether musicians should get involved in political causes with Dorian Lynskey, a music writer at London's Guardian newspaper and Katherine Mangu-Ward, a senior editor of Reason magazine and Reason.com. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25393963 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:41:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393964-Vijay-Iyer-Soundcheck-Tuesday-03-November-2009 Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. Composer and pianist Vijay Iyer has long mixed two genres in his work: jazz and Indian music. On his latest album, Historicity, he not only covers the jazz standards, but also sets his sight on popular music with covers of songs by M.I.A and Stevie Wonder. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25393964 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:18:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393965-Behind-the-Curtain-To-Peek-or-Not-To-Peek-Soundcheck-Monday-02-November-2009 "Myth and mystery have always been crucial to the worship of music," according to NPR blogger and former Sleater Kinney member Carrie Brownstein. But in an age of blogs and tabloids, she asks: "Where is the mystery now?" It might be found in life of an international DJ, as described by Jace Clayton, a.k.a. DJ/rupture. Brownstein and Clayton join us to share recent essays compiled in the new book Best Music Writing 2009. Carrie Brownstein and Jace Clayton will appear tonight at Housing Works Bookstore Café at 7 p.m. with other “Best Music Writing 2009” contributors and the book’s editor, music writer Greil Marcus. More info here. "Myth and mystery have always been crucial to the worship of music," according to NPR blogger and former Sleater Kinney member Carrie Brownstein. But in an age of blogs and tabloids, she asks: "Where is the mystery now?" It might be found in life of an international DJ, as described by Jace Clayton, a.k.a. DJ/rupture. Brownstein and Clayton join us to share recent essays compiled in the new book Best Music Writing 2009. Carrie Brownstein and Jace Clayton will appear tonight at Housing Works Bookstore Café at 7 p.m. with other “Best Music Writing 2009” contributors and the book’s editor, music writer Greil Marcus. More info here. "Myth and mystery have always been crucial to the worship of music," according to NPR blogger and former Sleater Kinney member Carrie Brownstein. But in an age of blogs and tabloids, she asks: "Where is the mystery now?" It might be found in life of an international DJ, as described by Jace Clayton, a.k.a. DJ/rupture. Brownstein and Clayton join us to share recent essays compiled in the new book Best Music Writing 2009. Carrie Brownstein and Jace Clayton will appear tonight at Housing Works Bookstore Café at 7 p.m. with other “Best Music Writing 2009” contributors and the book’s editor, music writer Greil Marcus. More info here. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25393965 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:07:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393966-Alessandra-Belloni-Soundcheck-Monday-02-November-2009 In Southern Italy, the trance dance known as the tarantella was used to cure a mental disorder among women -- who felt stuck in the spider web of their society. Singer and percussionist Alessandra Belloni joins us to share this and other histories of the tarantella. And, she performs live in our studio. In Southern Italy, the trance dance known as the tarantella was used to cure a mental disorder among women -- who felt stuck in the spider web of their society. Singer and percussionist Alessandra Belloni joins us to share this and other histories of the tarantella. And, she performs live in our studio. In Southern Italy, the trance dance known as the tarantella was used to cure a mental disorder among women -- who felt stuck in the spider web of their society. Singer and percussionist Alessandra Belloni joins us to share this and other histories of the tarantella. And, she performs live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25393966 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393985-Ben-Gibbard-and-Jay-Farrar-s-Ode-to-Jack-Kerouac-Soundcheck-Thursday-29-October-2009 Two big names in alternative music are joining forces to pay tribute to Jack Kerouac, the godfather of alternative fiction. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jay Farrar of Son Volt join us to talk about and perform songs from their soundtrack for the new documentary, One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur looking at Kerouac's life post-On the Road. Two big names in alternative music are joining forces to pay tribute to Jack Kerouac, the godfather of alternative fiction. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jay Farrar of Son Volt join us to talk about and perform songs from their soundtrack for the new documentary, One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur looking at Kerouac's life post-On the Road. Two big names in alternative music are joining forces to pay tribute to Jack Kerouac, the godfather of alternative fiction. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jay Farrar of Son Volt join us to talk about and perform songs from their soundtrack for the new documentary, One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur looking at Kerouac's life post-On the Road. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25393985 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:54:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393967-Music-Pharmacology-Soundcheck-Friday-30-October-2009 If new research is any indication, music someday may be widely used in operating rooms to help ease patient anxiety during surgery. A recent study at Cleveland Clinic found that music can slow the neuronal firings deep within the brain during surgery designed to treat Parkinson's patients. Our guests include Dr. Kamal Chemali, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic as well as a pianist; and Vera Brandes, director of an Austrian research program at Paracelsus Medical Private University Salzburg. Weigh in: Do you think music can have a positive effect on your health? If new research is any indication, music someday may be widely used in operating rooms to help ease patient anxiety during surgery. A recent study at Cleveland Clinic found that music can slow the neuronal firings deep within the brain during surgery designed to treat Parkinson's patients. Our guests include Dr. Kamal Chemali, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic as well as a pianist; and Vera Brandes, director of an Austrian research program at Paracelsus Medical Private University Salzburg. Weigh in: Do you think music can have a positive effect on your health? If new research is any indication, music someday may be widely used in operating rooms to help ease patient anxiety during surgery. A recent study at Cleveland Clinic found that music can slow the neuronal firings deep within the brain during surgery designed to treat Parkinson's patients. Our guests include Dr. Kamal Chemali, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic as well as a pianist; and Vera Brandes, director of an Austrian research program at Paracelsus Medical Private University Salzburg. Weigh in: Do you think music can have a positive effect on your health? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25393967 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:12:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393969-Lauren-Flanigan-Soundcheck-Friday-30-October-2009 New York City Opera -- beleaguered but showing signs of renewal -- is opening its season with a rarity, Hugo Weisgall's 1993 opera Esther. Singing the title role is soprano Lauren Flanigan, who has long been the company’s prima diva and known for tackling offbeat and difficult roles. She joins us to give a preview and talk about life at New York’s scrappy “second” opera house. New York City Opera -- beleaguered but showing signs of renewal -- is opening its season with a rarity, Hugo Weisgall's 1993 opera Esther. Singing the title role is soprano Lauren Flanigan, who has long been the company’s prima diva and known for tackling offbeat and difficult roles. She joins us to give a preview and talk about life at New York’s scrappy “second” opera house. New York City Opera -- beleaguered but showing signs of renewal -- is opening its season with a rarity, Hugo Weisgall's 1993 opera Esther. Singing the title role is soprano Lauren Flanigan, who has long been the company’s prima diva and known for tackling offbeat and difficult roles. She joins us to give a preview and talk about life at New York’s scrappy “second” opera house. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393969 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393971-America-s-Quintessential-Music-Soundcheck-Thursday-29-October-2009 Born from the meeting of ragtime and blues, jazz journeyed to Chicago, New York and beyond. Along the way, the music became as complex as America itself. Music critic and scholar Gary Giddins, co-author of the new book Jazz, explains how he tackled that epic history. Born from the meeting of ragtime and blues, jazz journeyed to Chicago, New York and beyond. Along the way, the music became as complex as America itself. Music critic and scholar Gary Giddins, co-author of the new book Jazz, explains how he tackled that epic history. Born from the meeting of ragtime and blues, jazz journeyed to Chicago, New York and beyond. Along the way, the music became as complex as America itself. Music critic and scholar Gary Giddins, co-author of the new book Jazz, explains how he tackled that epic history. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393971 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:05:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393986-Doris-Day-The-reclusive-Hollywood-star-Soundcheck-Wednesday-28-October-2009 Her "girl next door" looks, charming personality and acting in numerous films such as The Man Who Knew Too Much, Pillow Talk, and Midnight Lace made Doris Day Hollywood's biggest female star from the late 1940s into the early 1960s. While trying to step away from the public limelight in the following decades, she suffered a series of setbacks, both financially and emotionally, that made it all the much harder. Today we look back at her fascinating career with biographer David Kaufman, author of the book Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door. Also: Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay performs songs from her recently released Doris Day tribute album, Normal as Blueberry Pie, live in our studio. Her "girl next door" looks, charming personality and acting in numerous films such as The Man Who Knew Too Much, Pillow Talk, and Midnight Lace made Doris Day Hollywood's biggest female star from the late 1940s into the early 1960s. While trying to step away from the public limelight in the following decades, she suffered a series of setbacks, both financially and emotionally, that made it all the much harder. Today we look back at her fascinating career with biographer David Kaufman, author of the book Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door. Also: Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay performs songs from her recently released Doris Day tribute album, Normal as Blueberry Pie, live in our studio. Her "girl next door" looks, charming personality and acting in numerous films such as The Man Who Knew Too Much, Pillow Talk, and Midnight Lace made Doris Day Hollywood's biggest female star from the late 1940s into the early 1960s. While trying to step away from the public limelight in the following decades, she suffered a series of setbacks, both financially and emotionally, that made it all the much harder. Today we look back at her fascinating career with biographer David Kaufman, author of the book Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door. Also: Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay performs songs from her recently released Doris Day tribute album, Normal as Blueberry Pie, live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393986 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393987-Carter-Burwell-and-Maya-Beiser-Soundcheck-Wednesday-28-October-2009 Film composer Carter Burwell has had a storied career as a film composer for the past two decades. Known for his longtime collaboration with the Coen Brothers and Spike Jonze in which he has scored all their films, including their latest, A Serious Man and Where The Wild Things Are, respectively. He joins us along with cellist Maya Beiser today to talk about the complex art of film scoring, and to present his latest works for cello. Film composer Carter Burwell has had a storied career as a film composer for the past two decades. Known for his longtime collaboration with the Coen Brothers and Spike Jonze in which he has scored all their films, including their latest, A Serious Man and Where The Wild Things Are, respectively. He joins us along with cellist Maya Beiser today to talk about the complex art of film scoring, and to present his latest works for cello. Film composer Carter Burwell has had a storied career as a film composer for the past two decades. Known for his longtime collaboration with the Coen Brothers and Spike Jonze in which he has scored all their films, including their latest, A Serious Man and Where The Wild Things Are, respectively. He joins us along with cellist Maya Beiser today to talk about the complex art of film scoring, and to present his latest works for cello. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393987 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393998-Smackdown-Vampires-vs-Zombies-Soundcheck-Tuesday-27-October-2009 It's been a big year for the undead. Vampires are sucking blood on TV shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries and in the upcoming film New Moon. Zombies are stumbling through movies starring Woody Harrelson (Zombieland) and books by zombie-loving scribe Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks). In a special Halloween edition of Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether vampires or zombies have inspired better music. We're joined by Tom Moon, author of the spookily titled book 1000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die, and Jason Rekulak of Quirk Books, publisher of the Jane Austen satire Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Tell us: Which has inspired better music -- vampires or zombies? Why do you think vampires and zombies are a big part of pop culture right now? It's been a big year for the undead. Vampires are sucking blood on TV shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries and in the upcoming film New Moon. Zombies are stumbling through movies starring Woody Harrelson (Zombieland) and books by zombie-loving scribe Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks). In a special Halloween edition of Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether vampires or zombies have inspired better music. We're joined by Tom Moon, author of the spookily titled book 1000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die, and Jason Rekulak of Quirk Books, publisher of the Jane Austen satire Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Tell us: Which has inspired better music -- vampires or zombies? Why do you think vampires and zombies are a big part of pop culture right now? It's been a big year for the undead. Vampires are sucking blood on TV shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries and in the upcoming film New Moon. Zombies are stumbling through movies starring Woody Harrelson (Zombieland) and books by zombie-loving scribe Max Brooks (The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks). In a special Halloween edition of Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether vampires or zombies have inspired better music. We're joined by Tom Moon, author of the spookily titled book 1000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die, and Jason Rekulak of Quirk Books, publisher of the Jane Austen satire Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Tell us: Which has inspired better music -- vampires or zombies? Why do you think vampires and zombies are a big part of pop culture right now? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393998 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:04:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25393999-Pearl-and-the-Beard-Soundcheck-Tuesday-27-October-2009 The Brooklyn, NY-based trio Pearl and the Beard are known for infusing a little happiness into their dark and alluring folk songs. They stop by our studio for a live performance of songs from their new album, God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson. The Brooklyn, NY-based trio Pearl and the Beard are known for infusing a little happiness into their dark and alluring folk songs. They stop by our studio for a live performance of songs from their new album, God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson. The Brooklyn, NY-based trio Pearl and the Beard are known for infusing a little happiness into their dark and alluring folk songs. They stop by our studio for a live performance of songs from their new album, God Bless Your Weary Soul, Amanda Richardson. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25393999 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25379158-Building-Musicians-From-Scratch-Soundcheck-Monday-26-October-2009 Sometimes imaginary rock stars are better than the real thing. Today: a look at fictional musicians in pop culture, from "Spinal Tap" to the Dylan-esque characters in novels by Don DeLillo and Nick Hornby. We’re joined by Ben Greenman, New Yorker editor and author of the rock novel Please Step Back, and Yuval Taylor, author of the book Faking It: The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music. Plus: artist Josh Gosfield talks about his French pop creation, Gigi Gaston. Sometimes imaginary rock stars are better than the real thing. Today: a look at fictional musicians in pop culture, from "Spinal Tap" to the Dylan-esque characters in novels by Don DeLillo and Nick Hornby. We’re joined by Ben Greenman, New Yorker editor and author of the rock novel Please Step Back, and Yuval Taylor, author of the book Faking It: The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music. Plus: artist Josh Gosfield talks about his French pop creation, Gigi Gaston. Sometimes imaginary rock stars are better than the real thing. Today: a look at fictional musicians in pop culture, from "Spinal Tap" to the Dylan-esque characters in novels by Don DeLillo and Nick Hornby. We’re joined by Ben Greenman, New Yorker editor and author of the rock novel Please Step Back, and Yuval Taylor, author of the book Faking It: The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music. Plus: artist Josh Gosfield talks about his French pop creation, Gigi Gaston. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379158 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:31:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25379159-Kristeen-Young-Soundcheck-Monday-26-October-2009 Singer and songwriter Kristeen Young has been rocking the piano and grabbing the attention of stars like David Bowie and Morrissey. She toured with Morrissey for two years, but was dismissed after she made on-stage remarks about his sexuality. She joins us to share her four-octave vocal range and hard-charging piano style with a live performance. Singer and songwriter Kristeen Young has been rocking the piano and grabbing the attention of stars like David Bowie and Morrissey. She toured with Morrissey for two years, but was dismissed after she made on-stage remarks about his sexuality. She joins us to share her four-octave vocal range and hard-charging piano style with a live performance. Singer and songwriter Kristeen Young has been rocking the piano and grabbing the attention of stars like David Bowie and Morrissey. She toured with Morrissey for two years, but was dismissed after she made on-stage remarks about his sexuality. She joins us to share her four-octave vocal range and hard-charging piano style with a live performance. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25379159 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25359157-Picks-of-the-Week-Soundcheck-Wednesday-14-October-2009 This week’s picks feature blues from 1920s America, from 21st century Mali ... and from the upcoming film Where the Wild Things Are. Read our full reviews here. This week’s picks feature blues from 1920s America, from 21st century Mali ... and from the upcoming film Where the Wild Things Are. Read our full reviews here. This week’s picks feature blues from 1920s America, from 21st century Mali ... and from the upcoming film Where the Wild Things Are. Read our full reviews here. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359157 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25359155-Next-Big-Things-For-Now-Soundcheck-Friday-23-October-2009 Seeing more hip young people than usual on the subway this week? It's that time of year: the CMJ Music Marathon. According to CMJ's web site, more than 120,000 musicians, filmmakers, panelists and others are participating in the event, which runs through Sunday. New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles helps us sort through this year's bonanza with his picks from the festival so far. Seeing more hip young people than usual on the subway this week? It's that time of year: the CMJ Music Marathon. According to CMJ's web site, more than 120,000 musicians, filmmakers, panelists and others are participating in the event, which runs through Sunday. New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles helps us sort through this year's bonanza with his picks from the festival so far. Seeing more hip young people than usual on the subway this week? It's that time of year: the CMJ Music Marathon. According to CMJ's web site, more than 120,000 musicians, filmmakers, panelists and others are participating in the event, which runs through Sunday. New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles helps us sort through this year's bonanza with his picks from the festival so far. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359155 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:48:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25359156-The-Pacifica-Quartet-Soundcheck-Friday-23-October-2009 Known for their extreme performances, The Pacifica Quartet played all six of Elliott Carter’s gruelingly difficult string quartets in a single evening last year. Now, the quartet is taking on a feat of a different kind: a residency at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a prestigious post held for 43 years by the legendary Guarneri String Quartet. In advance of their first performance, the Grammy winning group performs live in our studio. Known for their extreme performances, The Pacifica Quartet played all six of Elliott Carter’s gruelingly difficult string quartets in a single evening last year. Now, the quartet is taking on a feat of a different kind: a residency at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a prestigious post held for 43 years by the legendary Guarneri String Quartet. In advance of their first performance, the Grammy winning group performs live in our studio. Known for their extreme performances, The Pacifica Quartet played all six of Elliott Carter’s gruelingly difficult string quartets in a single evening last year. Now, the quartet is taking on a feat of a different kind: a residency at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a prestigious post held for 43 years by the legendary Guarneri String Quartet. In advance of their first performance, the Grammy winning group performs live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25359156 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25349569-Wu-Man-Soundcheck-Thursday-22-October-2009 Wu Man, a virtuoso of the pipa, a Chinese lute, is a graduate of Beijing's Central Conservatory who left China 20 years ago to pursue a career on the international stage. After performing with everyone from Kronos Quartet to saxophonist Henry Threadgill, she's now turning her attention to the traditional folk music of her homeland as part of a major festival of Chinese Culture at Carnegie Hall. She joins us along with qin player Zhao Jiazhen to perform live. Wu Man, a virtuoso of the pipa, a Chinese lute, is a graduate of Beijing's Central Conservatory who left China 20 years ago to pursue a career on the international stage. After performing with everyone from Kronos Quartet to saxophonist Henry Threadgill, she's now turning her attention to the traditional folk music of her homeland as part of a major festival of Chinese Culture at Carnegie Hall. She joins us along with qin player Zhao Jiazhen to perform live. Wu Man, a virtuoso of the pipa, a Chinese lute, is a graduate of Beijing's Central Conservatory who left China 20 years ago to pursue a career on the international stage. After performing with everyone from Kronos Quartet to saxophonist Henry Threadgill, she's now turning her attention to the traditional folk music of her homeland as part of a major festival of Chinese Culture at Carnegie Hall. She joins us along with qin player Zhao Jiazhen to perform live. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349569 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:57:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25349568-Sufjan-Stevens-Soundcheck-Thursday-22-October-2009 Singer-songwriter, composer and comic book author Sufjan Stevens is one of the leaders of the folk revival movement in indie rock. He's written songs based on things like Chicago and the Bible. He joins us to talk about the CD/DVD release of his piece The BQE -- a visual and musical homage to NYC’s infamous clogged highway –- and to explain how he suffered a creative crisis. Singer-songwriter, composer and comic book author Sufjan Stevens is one of the leaders of the folk revival movement in indie rock. He's written songs based on things like Chicago and the Bible. He joins us to talk about the CD/DVD release of his piece The BQE -- a visual and musical homage to NYC’s infamous clogged highway –- and to explain how he suffered a creative crisis. Singer-songwriter, composer and comic book author Sufjan Stevens is one of the leaders of the folk revival movement in indie rock. He's written songs based on things like Chicago and the Bible. He joins us to talk about the CD/DVD release of his piece The BQE -- a visual and musical homage to NYC’s infamous clogged highway –- and to explain how he suffered a creative crisis. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349568 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:13:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25334310-Revival-of-the-Fittest-The-Wiyos-Soundcheck-Wednesday-21-October-2009 Just because The Wiyos have a flair for vaudeville doesn't mean this Brooklyn-based band appeals to niche audiences. This past summer, they played to huge crowds as an opening act for superstars Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. We'll hear their refreshing take on Americana, live in our studio. Just because The Wiyos have a flair for vaudeville doesn't mean this Brooklyn-based band appeals to niche audiences. This past summer, they played to huge crowds as an opening act for superstars Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. We'll hear their refreshing take on Americana, live in our studio. Just because The Wiyos have a flair for vaudeville doesn't mean this Brooklyn-based band appeals to niche audiences. This past summer, they played to huge crowds as an opening act for superstars Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. We'll hear their refreshing take on Americana, live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25334310 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:20:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25334309-In-the-Spirit-of-Teen-Spirit-Soundcheck-Wednesday-21-October-2009 Last month, the video gaming company Activision released its fifth Guitar Hero title. Controversy soon followed, as players discovered that a character modeled on deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be made to move and sing in ways the real Cobain would never have done. Today, we hear from entertainment lawyer Jon Reichman and pop critic Ann Powers on the rights of dead musicians, and discuss what current artists can do to protect their legacies. Tell us: Can the use of a dead artist's likeness or work ever go too far? Give us examples of uses that you liked or disliked. Last month, the video gaming company Activision released its fifth Guitar Hero title. Controversy soon followed, as players discovered that a character modeled on deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be made to move and sing in ways the real Cobain would never have done. Today, we hear from entertainment lawyer Jon Reichman and pop critic Ann Powers on the rights of dead musicians, and discuss what current artists can do to protect their legacies. Tell us: Can the use of a dead artist's likeness or work ever go too far? Give us examples of uses that you liked or disliked. Last month, the video gaming company Activision released its fifth Guitar Hero title. Controversy soon followed, as players discovered that a character modeled on deceased Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could be made to move and sing in ways the real Cobain would never have done. Today, we hear from entertainment lawyer Jon Reichman and pop critic Ann Powers on the rights of dead musicians, and discuss what current artists can do to protect their legacies. Tell us: Can the use of a dead artist's likeness or work ever go too far? Give us examples of uses that you liked or disliked. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25334309 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:03:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25318763-Streisand-Smackdown-Soundcheck-Tuesday-20-October-2009 Having sold 140 million albums and won an armful of Grammys, Barbra Streisand has just released her first ¬full-length studio session in four years. Featuring her trademark romantic-ballad treatment on 13 well-known standards, it opened at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. While fans say Babs sings like buttah – detractors don’t think she can cut it in jazz repertory. It’s a debate for this week’s Soundcheck Smackdown. Joining us is Will Layman, a jazz critic who contributes to NPR, Popmatters.com, and other outlets; and Allison Waldman, author of The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook (Citadel Press). Tell us: What do you think of Barbra Streisand? Leave a comment! Having sold 140 million albums and won an armful of Grammys, Barbra Streisand has just released her first ¬full-length studio session in four years. Featuring her trademark romantic-ballad treatment on 13 well-known standards, it opened at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. While fans say Babs sings like buttah – detractors don’t think she can cut it in jazz repertory. It’s a debate for this week’s Soundcheck Smackdown. Joining us is Will Layman, a jazz critic who contributes to NPR, Popmatters.com, and other outlets; and Allison Waldman, author of The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook (Citadel Press). Tell us: What do you think of Barbra Streisand? Leave a comment! Having sold 140 million albums and won an armful of Grammys, Barbra Streisand has just released her first ¬full-length studio session in four years. Featuring her trademark romantic-ballad treatment on 13 well-known standards, it opened at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. While fans say Babs sings like buttah – detractors don’t think she can cut it in jazz repertory. It’s a debate for this week’s Soundcheck Smackdown. Joining us is Will Layman, a jazz critic who contributes to NPR, Popmatters.com, and other outlets; and Allison Waldman, author of The Barbra Streisand Scrapbook (Citadel Press). Tell us: What do you think of Barbra Streisand? Leave a comment! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318763 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:59:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25318764-The-Brothers-Dessner-Soundcheck-Tuesday-20-October-2009 With the rock band The National, Bryce and Aaron Dessner earned critical acclaim. With the Red Hot compilation "Dark Was the Night," the twin brothers gathered pop and indie rock stars for an AIDS awareness project. Now, they're dipping their toes into classical waters. The Dessners join us to talk about a song cycle for a multimedia show called "The Long Count." And, they give us a preview, live in studio. With the rock band The National, Bryce and Aaron Dessner earned critical acclaim. With the Red Hot compilation "Dark Was the Night," the twin brothers gathered pop and indie rock stars for an AIDS awareness project. Now, they're dipping their toes into classical waters. The Dessners join us to talk about a song cycle for a multimedia show called "The Long Count." And, they give us a preview, live in studio. With the rock band The National, Bryce and Aaron Dessner earned critical acclaim. With the Red Hot compilation "Dark Was the Night," the twin brothers gathered pop and indie rock stars for an AIDS awareness project. Now, they're dipping their toes into classical waters. The Dessners join us to talk about a song cycle for a multimedia show called "The Long Count." And, they give us a preview, live in studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318764 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:03:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25314486-When-Noise-Impacts-Animals-Soundcheck-Monday-19-October-2009 Noise pollution isn’t just a concern for city dwellers, of course. Sounds produced by vehicles and urban sprawl are becoming a major threat to the welfare of wildlife, according to researchers from Colorado State University and the US National Park Service. They found that noise interferes with the way animals communicate, mate and prey on one another. Dr. Jesse Barber, a researcher from Colorado State University, shares the results. Noise pollution isn’t just a concern for city dwellers, of course. Sounds produced by vehicles and urban sprawl are becoming a major threat to the welfare of wildlife, according to researchers from Colorado State University and the US National Park Service. They found that noise interferes with the way animals communicate, mate and prey on one another. Dr. Jesse Barber, a researcher from Colorado State University, shares the results. Noise pollution isn’t just a concern for city dwellers, of course. Sounds produced by vehicles and urban sprawl are becoming a major threat to the welfare of wildlife, according to researchers from Colorado State University and the US National Park Service. They found that noise interferes with the way animals communicate, mate and prey on one another. Dr. Jesse Barber, a researcher from Colorado State University, shares the results. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314486 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:47:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25314485-The-Sounds-of-the-City-Soundcheck-Monday-19-October-2009 Arline Bronzaft, chairwoman of the noise committee of the Council on the Environment of New York City, joins us as part of our new monthly segment on noise in New York City. Today's topic: Traffic and transit. Weigh in: What are your biggest transit-related noise concerns? Tell us why. Arline Bronzaft, chairwoman of the noise committee of the Council on the Environment of New York City, joins us as part of our new monthly segment on noise in New York City. Today's topic: Traffic and transit. Weigh in: What are your biggest transit-related noise concerns? Tell us why. Arline Bronzaft, chairwoman of the noise committee of the Council on the Environment of New York City, joins us as part of our new monthly segment on noise in New York City. Today's topic: Traffic and transit. Weigh in: What are your biggest transit-related noise concerns? Tell us why. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314485 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:06:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25314488-Califone-Live-Soundcheck-Monday-19-October-2009 The experimental indie group Califone is hard to pin down – and so is their latest project. It’s either an album or a feature-length film. The band’s primary songwriter, Tim Rutili, joins us to talk about All My Friends Are Funeral Singers, a joint music-and-film project that the band is taking on tour. We get a preview as Califone performs live in our studio. The experimental indie group Califone is hard to pin down – and so is their latest project. It’s either an album or a feature-length film. The band’s primary songwriter, Tim Rutili, joins us to talk about All My Friends Are Funeral Singers, a joint music-and-film project that the band is taking on tour. We get a preview as Califone performs live in our studio. The experimental indie group Califone is hard to pin down – and so is their latest project. It’s either an album or a feature-length film. The band’s primary songwriter, Tim Rutili, joins us to talk about All My Friends Are Funeral Singers, a joint music-and-film project that the band is taking on tour. We get a preview as Califone performs live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314488 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:08:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25299185-RZA-s-Seven-Pillars-of-Wisdom-Soundcheck-Friday-16-October-2009 The Wu-Tang Clan earned rap acclaim in the 1990s and spawned solo careers for Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and other members. Today, the storied hip-hop collective's leader, The RZA, joins us to share The Tao of Wu, a new book that is part street memoir, part religious manifesto. The Wu-Tang Clan earned rap acclaim in the 1990s and spawned solo careers for Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and other members. Today, the storied hip-hop collective's leader, The RZA, joins us to share The Tao of Wu, a new book that is part street memoir, part religious manifesto. The Wu-Tang Clan earned rap acclaim in the 1990s and spawned solo careers for Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and other members. Today, the storied hip-hop collective's leader, The RZA, joins us to share The Tao of Wu, a new book that is part street memoir, part religious manifesto. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299185 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:58:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25297310-Baaba-Maal-Soundcheck-Thursday-15-October-2009 Senegalese pop star Baaba Maal is a music ambassador of many causes: poverty, AIDS, religious tolerance, and the culture of the Fulani people. He is also an ambassador of music mixes, and has often combined traditional West African sounds with pop, reggae and even hip-hop. On his latest album, Television, he teamed up with members of the New York-based band Brazilian Girls. He joins us for a live performance. Senegalese pop star Baaba Maal is a music ambassador of many causes: poverty, AIDS, religious tolerance, and the culture of the Fulani people. He is also an ambassador of music mixes, and has often combined traditional West African sounds with pop, reggae and even hip-hop. On his latest album, Television, he teamed up with members of the New York-based band Brazilian Girls. He joins us for a live performance. Senegalese pop star Baaba Maal is a music ambassador of many causes: poverty, AIDS, religious tolerance, and the culture of the Fulani people. He is also an ambassador of music mixes, and has often combined traditional West African sounds with pop, reggae and even hip-hop. On his latest album, Television, he teamed up with members of the New York-based band Brazilian Girls. He joins us for a live performance. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25297310 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:23:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck http://odeo.com/episodes/25299186-Anna-Ternheim-Soundcheck-Friday-16-October-2009 Anna Ternheim has that Swedish knack for setting melancholic words to catchy pop music. Now a New Yorker, the singer songwriter joins us to talk about her latest album, Leaving on a Mayday, and she plays live in our studio. Anna Ternheim has that Swedish knack for setting melancholic words to catchy pop music. Now a New Yorker, the singer songwriter joins us to talk about her latest album, Leaving on a Mayday, and she plays live in our studio. Anna Ternheim has that Swedish knack for setting melancholic words to catchy pop music. Now a New Yorker, the singer songwriter joins us to talk about her latest album, Leaving on a Mayday, and she plays live in our studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25299186 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no WNYC's Soundcheck