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Friday, June 18 2010

  • Horn of Plenty June 18, 2010

    Our weekly series exploring the role of music in the World Cup continues. We’ll hear about the vuvuzela, the trumpet-like instrument that fans blow incessantly at South African soccer... (episode)

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  • A Bonus Track from Blitz the Ambassador June 18, 2010

    Today’s Soundcheck featured a great live set from Ghanaian-born rapper Blitz the Ambassador and his band, the Embassy Ensemble. We ran out of time to include their third song in the l... (article)

  • The Sound of the World Cup June 18, 2010

    <p>John Schaefer likes the sound of this first-ever African World Cup</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Judson Claiborne June 18, 2010

    <p>Chris Salveter, the alt-country singer-songwriter her records as Judson Claiborne, plays Union Hall Friday night. <strong>Download</strong> his ambling tune "Song for Dreaming."</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Sofia Rei Koutsovitis June 18, 2010

    <p>The Argentinian songstress brings her Latin-tinged take on jazz to Joe's Pub Saturday night. <strong>Download</strong> her engaging track "Sube Azul."</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Suckers June 18, 2010

    <p>The experimental art rock group celebrate the release of their new album Friday night at Music Hall of Williamsburg. <strong>Download</strong> their rambunctious track "Black Sheep."</p> (article)