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Wednesday, May 29 2013

• 'The Rite Of Spring' Goes Solo May 29, 2013

  <p>Hear pianist Vicky Chow performing a spare arrangement of the once-riot-inducing piece.</p> (article)

• Four Sports Musicals I'd Pay To See (Or Write) May 29, 2013

  <p>Musician Erin McKeown has been delving into musical theater for a new project and dreams up a few sports-related shows she'd love to see.</p> (article)

• Audra McDonald Goes Back Home: Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories; Paul Williams May 29, 2013

  In this episode: Actress and soprano Audra McDonald recently starred in Broadway's revival of Porgy and Bess. Now, she's back with her first solo album in 7 years, Go Back ... (episode)

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  • Daft Punk: Making The Uncool Cool Again May 29, 2013

    <p><em>SPIN</em> editor Chris Weingarten shares with <em>Soundcheck </em>host John Schaefer some of his thoughts behind the album.&nbsp;</p>

  • Paul Williams And Daft Punk's 'Random' Collaboration May 29, 2013

    Award-winning composer, Paul Williams, collaborated with Daft Punk for their new album, Random Access Memories. Williams wrote the lyrics for the tracks "Beyond" and "Touch," which he...

  • Audra McDonald: After Seven Years, A Musical Homecoming May 29, 2013

    <p>Actress and soprano&nbsp;<guest name="Audra McDonald">Audra McDonald</guest>&nbsp;recently starred in Broadway's revival of <em>Porgy and Bess</em>. Now, she's back with her first solo album in seven years.</p>

• Gig Alert: Falu May 29, 2013

  <p>The "indie-Hindi" vocalist Falu plays Highline Ballroom Wednesday night. Download "Rabba."</p> (article)