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Journalist and author Ben Westhoff discusses the untold story of how Gangsta Rap came Straight Outta Compton, and took over America in the late 1980’s and early 1990's. (episode)
Composer, vocalist, director/choreographer, and auteur Meredith Monk performs music from her latest record, On Behalf of Nature. (episode)
Hear July Talk's gravelly-gritty dude growls paired with soaring, yet teeth-baring female vocals in their confrontational and intimate alt-bluesy garage rock. (Audio available soon.) (episode)
Week of Dec. 19th: This week, two reasons for dancing - one is Sinkane-, two Italian surprises, and an indie rock return. (article)
The Jewish reggae musician Matisyahu brings his electronic & pop-influenced spiritual reggae to the Greene Space. Listen or watch the session via Facebook Live anytime. (episode)
Gary Brooker of the iconic band Procol Harum visits the studio to reflect on "Conquistador," Paul Winter, and the Summer of Love. (episode)
Week of Dec. 12: This week, haunting sounds from the Republic of Georgia, a haunted song from Rhiannon Giddens, and a magnificent song from elbow. (article)
Golden Suits, aka Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist Fred Nicolaus, let the joy in by serving up dreamy ballads, upbeat dancey numbers, and angry ragers in the Soundcheck Studio. (episode)
The film "Little Sister" follows an ex-goth named Colleen, who has been summoned back home, after having run away to become a nun. Director Zach Clark joins John to discuss. (episode)
This week, songs that celebrate women’s voices, North America’s First Nations, and an alternative to “Hamilton.” (article)