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Musicians like Duran Duran, Suzanne Vega, and even some major orchestras are playing live concerts in the online virtual world known as Second Life. Today, we look at how musicians ar... (episode)
50 Cent traded barbs with Kanye West. Oasis truly hated Blur. And the spat between Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd is more complicated than you might think. Today on Soundcheck, we look... (episode)
The Iraq War, terrorism, and Katrina have all inspired plenty of political music. But many protest songs are purposefully vague, avoiding preachy messages or obvious slogans. Today, w... (episode)
"River," the new album by pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, brings a jazz twist to the songs of Mitchell. It also features an a-list supporting cast including the folk singer-songw... (episode)
An epidemic of cancellations has rocked the music world this fall, whether it's soul singer Amy Winehouse (a stint in rehab), rock act The White Stripes (acute anxiety). Today, we exa... (episode)
With stage nudity, four-letter words and risqué subject matter, the ‘60s rock musical "Hair" became a theatre sensation and a pop-culture milestone. Today on Soundcheck: "Hair" marks ... (episode)
Classical music has surprised many doom-sayers by becoming the record industry's fastest-growing music genre. Today, Klaus Heymann, the owner and founder of the classical label Naxos,... (episode)
Australia is home to a thriving native music industry but many of its top musicians never make it to American shores. Today, we find out what's distinctive about Australian music, and... (episode)
Gloria Estefan's new album "90 Millas," an homage to the old sounds from her native Cuba; and a new musical about Celia Cruz, "The Queen of Salsa," are just a couple examples of a U.S... (episode)
The sound of someone warbling the National Anthem makes just about everybody cringe. Today on Soundcheck, researchers explain how brain chemistry and genetics play a role in tone deaf... (episode)