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Is it that time already? Almost. Critics are deciding their picks of the year and today on Soundcheck we take a look. Also: Grammy winning banjo player Alison Brown joins us and perfo... (episode)
Today we talk with James Gavin, author of Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. Gavin shares insights into Horne's trailblazing of the entertainment industry as well as her troubled... (episode)
Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal first worked together in 1973. But they’ve led separate careers ever since. Today on Soundcheck: two rootsy blues guitarists talk about reuniting for a 30-c... (episode)
Steely Dan set the bar high for studio precision and musical complexity in rock during the 1970s. But some say the duo is just too smooth. As Steely Dan mounts an eight-night stand at... (episode)
Our "Music by the Book" series continues with another novel that has inspired a wealth of musical material. Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has moved everyone from Je... (episode)
Yoga is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., practiced by some 16.5 million people. As it turns out, some of yoga’s biggest new fans are rock musicians. In advance of this weekend's... (episode)
This spring, Lincoln Center underwent the first stage of a radical makeover, one that has delighted musicians and critics but has preservationists crying foul. Today, we look at the r... (episode)
Many girls dream of being the next Joan Jett or Patti Smith, but knowing where to begin can be difficult. Today, we look at the tools and tactics a young girl needs to make music and ... (episode)
From pop diva Duffy to the indie rock group Grizzly Bear, some headlining acts are playing concerts that last an hour or less. Today: a Soundcheck Smackdown debate on how long concert... (episode)
The classic novel you’re reading on the beach this summer might be part of music history. As part of our series about books that have inspired songs and albums, we look at the beat-ge... (episode)