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Internet radio broadcasters say a controversial royalty increase threatens to drive them out of business. The music industry says it's only looking for fair compensation for its artis... (episode)
For child prodigies, it can be tough growing up brilliant. Today on Soundcheck, the young star of the film Vitus talks about being a gifted pianist — and playing one on the big screen... (episode)
Call it "Schoolhouse Rock" for the hip-hop generation. Some teenagers grooving to rap lyrics on their iPods are actually learning math, science, and civics. Today, we debate the growi... (episode)
Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons says the music industry should voluntarily censor epithets that, like it or not, are closely associated with rap lyrics. We talk with hip hop journalist ... (episode)
Musicians have tried their hand at acting, fashion and even international diplomacy. Now some of them think they can cook. Today on Soundcheck, we reveal the secret culinary life of r... (episode)
One of the world's most widely-read cultural critics is declaring the classical record industry dead. Today, Norman Lebrecht, assistant editor of the Evening Standard, BBC commentator... (episode)
Fountains of Wayne, Anthony Braxton (episode)
The Eurovision Song Contest is like American Idol for Europeans - an annual battle of nations for pop supremacy. Today, we hear how a cheesy pop contest could also shape geopolitics. ... (episode)
Three years ago, blues guitar prodigy Kenny Wayne Shepherd traveled through kitchens, porches and nightclubs to meet the heroes of his craft. Today on Soundcheck, he talks about his j... (episode)
Blacks and Latinos make up just under 5 percent of the musicians in American orchestras. And though some attempts have been made to try to help diversify, the number of minority music... (episode)