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She's lived in New York for 20 years, but singer Laura Cantrell is still a girl from Tennessee steeped in bluegrass and the American folk tradition. Continuing WNYC's week-long Americ... (episode)
Soundcheck celebrates the American Music Festival with a look into the science of the voice. Can voices be regional? Is there an "American" voice? We'll also look into whether a good ... (episode)
Every year, thousands of aspiring opera singers compete for cash and career boosts in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. The competition is considered every bit as daunting as "America... (episode)
Despite the recent hoopla over the Tony nominations, industry watchers say it’s been a long, grim season on Broadway. New York Times chief theater critic Ben Brantley tells us why he ... (episode)
While the U.S. Senate advances a sweeping immigration bill, Latin music continues to boom. Between 2004 and 2005, Latin music sales jumped by 14% while overall music sales declined by... (episode)
Over 30 million viewers are expected to tune into the American Idol finale, which airs tonight. Soundcheck looks into the reasons behind phenomenon. Beyond the passionate singing and ... (episode)
A recent survey by the British media group Emap found that, contrary to popular belief, downloading has been enthusiastically taken up by women, who are also reading music magazines i... (episode)
The recording industry has sued XM Satellite Radio, alleging it infringes copyrights by enabling its subscribers to record songs. We explore the implications of the suit and what it c... (episode)
Erasure, the British synth-pop group whose early hits included "Chains of Love" and "Ship of Fools," won a cult-like following in the 1980s. Led by the flamboyant Andy Bell - one of t... (episode)
Summer is nearly here, and that means plenty of live music. We'll sample some of the best local and destination music festivals, from Central Park SummerStage to Ozzfest. Plus, a look... (episode)