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Classical music concerts weren't always formal rituals where audiences sat in funereal silence. A new book called "After the Golden Age" explains how 19th-century recitals were like r... (episode)
Women in Iran are prohibited from singing solo in public. But they're everywhere in pop music. Today, we explore the underground market for female singers in the Islamic republic. Als... (episode)
Life for rock musicians in Soviet-era Russia was tough enough. Then came glasnost, freedom — and a whole new set of problems. Today on Soundcheck, the saga of the Russian rock band DD... (episode)
The award-winning London musical "Jerry Springer: The Opera" comes to Carnegie Hall this week on a wave of controversy and critical acclaim. Today, the musical's director previews it... (episode)
The videogame Rock Band lets wannabes indulge their rock 'n' roll fantasies. Today on Soundcheck: Carrie Brownstein of the indie group Sleater Kinney compares Rock Band to the real th... (episode)
Airs weekdays at 2PM on 93.9 FM For years the Weather Channel has earned a cult following for the smooth jazz played during its "Local on the 8’s" forecasts. Today: hear the hot and ... (episode)
Airs weekdays at 2PM on 93.9 FM EMI Group is cutting a third of its staff, yet it continues to reap rewards from a back catalogue that includes The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Iron Maid... (episode)
Classical music was once used by advertisers to convey elegance and luxury. Increasingly, it signals humor and fun. Today, a look at how advertisers use Mozart to sell sneakers and Ve... (episode)
The "Best Music Writing 2007" anthology covers everything from the brilliance of Beyonce Knowles to something called "Bulgarian Idol." Today, novelist Jonathan Lethem talks about his ... (episode)
Commercial airlines are replacing hot meals and pretzels with iPod docks and pay-per-view movies. Today on Soundcheck, find out why passengers are getting more in-flight entertainment... (episode)