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  Classical Music: Juan Diego FlórezTenor great Juan Diego Florez sings songs from his youth on his new CD, Sentimiento Latino. It includes pieces from throughout Latin America. Music critic Steve Smith of Time Out New York joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about it. (01/04/06) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Rolando VillazónA tenor from Mexico City is being hailed as the next Placido Domingo. His name is Rolando Villazon and he has just released a new CD. Music critic Steve Smith of Time Out New York joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about it. (01/04/06) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Gianluca PetrellaJazz critic Nate Chinen introduces Italian trombonist Gianluca Petrella to Weekend America and his interpretation of Thelonious Monk's "Trinkle, Tinkle" from Petrella's first solo album, Indigo4. (03/25/2006) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Thomas StronenJazz critic Nate Chinen is impressed with Swedish Pianist Bobo Stenson. Stenson is back and under the direction of Norwegian Drummer Thomas Stronen. Stronen has a new solo record out called, Parish. This cut is called, "Easta". (03/25/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Cristina BrancoMusic critic Anastasia Tsioulcas shares music from the Portuguese singer Cristina Branco. (03/18/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Sayyed DarweeshMusic critic Anastasia Tsioulcas shares music from a turn of the century Egyptian composer who's been called the father of modern Arabic music. His name is Sayyed Darweesh and the track is called "Calmly and Peacefully." (03/18/2006) Online resources:
 Indie Picks: Centro-MaticDenton, Texas songwriter Will Johnson has performed under his own name and as "South San Gabriel." Now, he's back tackling roots-country music as "Centro-Matic." Mark Wheat of the Minneapolis-St. Paul station, "The Current" joins host Bill Radke to talk about Johnson's latest CD. (03/11/2006) Online resources:
 Indie Picks: TarkioOne of last year's biggest independent releases was The Decemberists' album Picaresque. Colin Meloy's songwriting skills helped make them a critics choice. They'll soon have a new album. Meanwhile, Mark Wheat of the Minneapolis-St. Paul station "The Current" has brought in a CD of Meloy's old band, Tarkio and joins host Bill Radke to compare his writing then and now. (03/11/2006) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Neko CaseNeko Case is known for her indie-rock performances with the Canadian band, The New Pornographers. On her own, she prefers to sing country. Weekend America's pop music critic Alan Light sits down with host Barbara Bogaev to talk about Case's latest CD. (03/04/2006) Online resources:
 Pop Music: The Yeah Yeah YeahsAfter three years the band "The Yeah Yeah Yeahs" is back with a new CD, Show Your Bones. Host Barbara Bogaev talks to Weekend America's pop music critic Alan Light about what the band is up to with their latest release. (03/04/2006) Online resources:
Reaching the Final BarSince college, Weekend America's John Moe has had a relationship with the Seattle-area band, Gas Huffer. Now after years of touring, the group has called it quits. As John tells us, it marked the end of an era for the band...and for him. (03/04/2006) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Another Side of SibeliusComposer Jean Sibelius is known mostly for his spare, impressionistic style. But he didn't always write that way. Music critic Steve Smith joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about one of Sibelius' early works, "Kullervo," performed by Sir Colin Davis and the London Symphony Orchestra. (02/25/2006) Online resources:
 Classical Music: High Brow Hee Haw?Composers of classical music have always borrowed musical snippets from popular culture. A lot of contemporary composers do the same. But Randall Woolf goes further. He's actually sampling, using hip-hop turntable techniques in his work. Music critic Steve Smith joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk more about Woolf's latest. (02/25/2006) Online resources:
Tracking Down DarondoWeekend America's Michael Raphael recently received a reissued album of an artist who hasn't recorded in decades. And after hearing his music, he couldn't understand why. Who was this very soulful, funky singer? Michael wasn't the only one who wanted to know. He tells us about the quest to track down the artist, simply known as Darondo. (02/25/2006) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Chris PotterMost folks have become acquainted with Chris Potter's sax playing through his work with Steely Dan. Now, Chris has his own album called, Underground. Weekend America's Jazz Critic Nate Chinen joins host Bill Radke to talk about it. (02/18/2006) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Larry GoldingsMention the name Larry Goldings to most jazz fans and sounds of a bebop-inspired Hammond B-3 come to mind. But before Larry was an organist, he was a pianist...and piano is what you'll hear featured on his new CD. Is it any good? Weekend America's jazz critic Nate Chinen joins host Bill Radke to talk about it. (02/18/2006) Online resources:
Music and Mardi GrasHow festive should New Orleans' Mardi Gras be this year? As we approach the celebration, independent producer Gideon D'Arcangelo speaks with author Tom Piazza and trumpeter Gregg Stafford about New Orleans music, the upcoming festivities and the city they love. (02/18/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Los de AbajoThere's a band out of Mexico City that's been getting a lot of attention recently on the world music scene. They're called Los De Abajo. Host Barbara Bogaev sits down with music critic Tom Pryor to learn about their influences and why their fans are drawn to them. (02/11/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Ikhwani Safaa Musical ClubThe Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club is Zanzibar's oldest band, with roots dating back more than 100 years. They have a new compilation of Swahili music and Tom Pryor joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about it. (02/11/2006) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Tortoise and Bonnie Prince BillyIf there were an indie-rock super group, it would probably be Tortoise. Since the early nineties, the Chicago-based band has been mixing indie-rock with jazz, electronic, and classical minimalism. Their latest release is with a country tinged songwriter named Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Mark Wheat, music host at The Current in Minneapolis-St. Paul sits down to talk with host Bill Radke about the band's latest release. (02/04/2006) Online resources:
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 Pop Music: Belle and SebastianLiterate storytelling and lush chamber pop arrangements have long been a trademark of the Scottish band, Belle and Sebastian. Mark Wheat of the music station The Current in Minneapolis-St. Paul joins host Bill Radke to talk about their latest release, which takes a more hardened approach. (02/04/2006) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Jenny LewisThere' a new solo CD out this weekend from Jenny Lewis, the singer with the band Rilo Kiley. The band is a favorite of Elvis Costello. But will her new recording a favorite of yours? Pop music critic Alan Light joins host Barbara Bogaev to give us a sample. (01/28/2006) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Cat PowerOn her new CD, The Greatest, Cat Power has solicited the help of Al Green's horn section to give her music a hint of southern soul. Will it make her fans happy? Pop Critic Alan Light shares his thoughts with Weekend America's Barbara Bogaev. (01/28/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Susheela RamanSusheela Raman's musical influences span the globe. Listening to her songs draws comparisons to South Indian, West African, jazz, cabaret and other musical styles. Billboard Magazine music critic Anastasia Tsioulcas joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about Raman's latest release. (01/21/2006) Online resources:
 World Music: Son de la FronteraSon de la Frontera, or "Sounds of the Frontier" specializes in blending a wide variety of Latin sounds into hot flamenco music. Billboard Magazine music critic Anastasia Tsioulcas talks to host Barbara Bogaev about their latest CD. (01/21/2006) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Tolstoy's WaltzSome Russians famous in the world of dance and literature are also very accomplished composers. And thanks to a new recording, we get to hear a sample of their musical talent. Host Barbara Bogaev talks to Time Out New York music critic Steve Smith about the new CD. (01/14/2006) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Bela BartokIt's been a while since an American symphony has put out an exciting new classical recording. But music critic Steve Smith of Time Out New York tells host Barbara Bogaev that one has just arrived. It features the Philadelphia Orchestra performing Bela Bartok's "Concerto for Orchestra." (01/14/2006) Online resources:
 Independent MusicThey're obsessed with French pop music, but the band Nous Non Plus hails from New York. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks to Mark Wheat, of the Minneapolis radio station The Current, about their new CD which crosses classic French romantic sounds with American rock and roll. (01/07/2006) Online resources:
 Independent MusicThe Austin, Texas based band Okkervil River has been getting a lot of attention lately. They have a new CD called "Black Sheep Boy Appendix" which features some cuts they couldn't fit into their album last year. Host Bill Radke gives it a spin with music critic Mark Wheat of the Minneapolis radio station The Current. (01/07/2006) Online resources:
Jazz Music: DeerhoofJazz critic Nate Chinen usually highlights jazz music on Weekend America. This time, he shares music from the San Francisco-based rock band Deerhoof with host Bill Radke. (12/31/2005) Online resources:
Pop Music: Lee Ann WomackMusic critic Alan Light usually highlights pop music on Weekend America. This time he shares a little bit of country music from artist Lee Ann Womack with host Barbara Bogaev. (12/31/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Music: Neil DiamondMark Wheat, a host on The Current, usually shares independent music picks with Weekend America. This time, he chooses something a bit more mainstream. Mark plays a cut from the new Neil Diamond record for host Bill Radke. (12/24/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: UlverSteve Smith, the music editor for Time Out New York, usually highlights classical music on Weekend America. This time he shares music from the Norwegian black metal band Ulver with host Barbara Bogaev. (12/24/2005) Online resources:
A Merry Tuba ChristmasWeekend America's Jim Gates drops in on a rehearsal of the Tuba Christmas. Tuba Christmas is performed in more than 170 cities throughout the United States and other parts of the world. (12/24/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Either / OrchestraThe Either Orchestra has a new CD of Ethiopian pop classics from the 70s. Music Critic Tom Pryor offers his review with host Barbara Bogaev. (12/17/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Thione SeckCritic Tom Pryor talks to host Barbara Bogaev about some new music from Senegal. The artist is Thione Seck, and the cut is called "Siw". (12/17/2005) Online resources:
Baby It's Cold OutsideIn 1949, Margaret Whiting and the legendary Johnny Mercer recorded a song that would become a classic. Margaret Whiting shares the story behind the music. (12/17/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Bebo ValdesBebo Valdes just received his second Latin Grammy for the record Bebo de Cuba. Nate Chinen, from Jazz Times magazine, shares a cut called "Copla No. 4." (12/10/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Bobo StensonJazz Times columnist, Nate Chinen, shares some music from Bobo Stenson. Stenson is a Swedish pianist who is recognized as one of the top players in Europe. Nate plays a track for host Bill Radke called "Alfonsina." (12/10/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: WilcoLots of bands record live albums. But few do it well. The band Wilco has been successful going live with its new release, Kicking Television: Live In Chicago. Host Barbara Bogaev talks to music critic Allan Light about why their new CD works. (12/03/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Bobby BareCountry singer Bobby Bare basically ducked out of the music world in the early 1980s. But he's back and he has a new CD, The Moon is Blue. Host Barbara Bogaev talks to music critic Allan Light about Bare's comeback recording. (12/03/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Mangus LindbergSteve Smith, music editor from Time Out New York magazine, introduces host Barbara Bogaev to a Finnish clarinet concerto. In this track, clarinetist Kari Kriikku performs with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. (11/26/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Dominic FrascaSteve Smith of Time Out New York magazine shares new music from a young guitarist named Dominic Frasca with host Barbara Bogaev. The track is called "Dometude." (11/26/2005) Online resources:
A Movement for RosaOn December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white passenger. This move sparked the boycott of the Montgomery bus system. Composer Mark Camphouse wrote "A Movement for Rosa" in honor of Parks, who has been dubbed the "Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement." Camphouse teamed up with conductor Marcellus Brown back in 1995 to perform the piece for Ms. Parks herself. Producer Richie Duchon shares the music. (11/26/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Picks: Jens LenkmanThe Current's Mark Wheat shares some new music from Sweden's Jens Lenkman. Mark weighs in on Jens' Burt Bacharach style. (11/19/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Picks: Dirty ThreeMark Wheat, of the Current, shares the latest release by the Dirty Three, an instrumental trio from New Zealand. The song is called, "The Zither." (11/19/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Roswell Rudd & MBBWeekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks to Anastasia Tsioulcas, a columnist for Billboard Magazine, about trombonist Roswell Rudd's collaboration with the Mongolian Buryat Band. Anastasia shares her take on a song called "Blue Mongol." (11/12/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Souad MassiBillboard Magazine columnist Anastasia Tsilcous shares a selection from North African musician Souad Massi. Massi's sound is often compared to that of musicians like Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. (11/12/2005) Online resources:
Play That Funky Tuba Right BoyR. Winston Morris has an unusual passion for tubas. Morris is the founder and director of the Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble, an orchestra made up entirely and exclusively of tubas. The ensemble is one of the most successful single-instrument bands around. Correspondent Todd Jarrell takes us to a rehearsal. (Special thanks to WPLN, Nashville for this story.) (11/12/2005) Online resources:
Music from the album Play That Funky Music Right Boy
 Jazz Music: Loren StillmanWeekend America host Bill Radke talks to jazz critic Nate Chinen of Jazz Times about his latest passion, saxophonist Loren Stillman. His new album is It Could Be Anything — and Nate shares his take on a piece called "Gnu". (11/05/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Music: Ben MonderJazz Times critic Nate Chinen shares a selection from Ben Monder's first release in five years. It's the title track called Oceana. (11/05/2005) Online resources:
An Icon Gets His DueYears after his untimely death, legendary soul singer Sam Cooke is finally getting some recognition. This weekend at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame an all-star tribute is planned. Gifted with a captivating voice and charisma to burn, he inspired generations of performers who came after. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks to music reporter Jack Marchbanks of WOSU in Columbus, Ohio, who couldn't be happier about the renaissance of the king of soul. (11/05/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Fiona AppleFiona Apple is back with a new CD. Host Barbara Bogaev talks to freelance music writer Alan Light about Apple's appeal to her core fans. (10/29/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: My Morning JacketIt's not easy to define the band My Morning Jacket. The Kentucky-based band has explored southern and classic rock, alternative country and numerous other genres. Music critic Alan Light joins host Barbara Bogaev to talk about what the band's new CD is all about. (10/29/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Evgeny KissinEvgeny Kissin was a very popular Russian pianist in the 1980s. Then, it seemed he disappeared from the spotlight. But now, he's back and classical music critic Steve Smith offers his take on Kissin's latest recording. (10/22/2005) Online resources:
Classical Music: Arvo PärtThere's a new CD of music out by Estonian Composer Arvo Pärt. It features a work based on a piece of sculpture by Aneesh Kapoor. Can the music help you visualize Kapoor's giant mass of steel? Music Critic of Time Out New York thinks so. He joins host Alex Cohen to explain why. (10/22/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Music: Sigur RósCan't understand the words of the new Sigur Rós album? Don't worry. No one can. The Icelandic band made up its own language. But it's certainly not slowing the sales of their music. Host Bill Radke talks to reviewer Mark Wheat of The Current, a music station in Minneapolis-St. Paul about the band's newest release. (10/15/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Music: The BatsYou don't hear much pop music from New Zealand, but you may soon with the release of At The National Grid, the new CD from the band The Bats. Weekend America Host Bill Radke talks about the band with reviewer Mark Wheat of the radio station, The Current in Minneapolis-St. Paul. (10/15/2005) Online resources:
Bagel, Bongos and MoogsIn the late fifties, two cultures collided and the Jewish-Latin musical craze was born. The Irving Fields Trio was at the forefront, mixing Jewish melodies with Latin rhythms. At the same time, Gershon Kingsley was pioneering electronica. He used the Moog synthesizer to create a rock opera based on the traditional Jewish Sabbath. Thanks to new reissues from Reboot Stereophonic, Jewish composers are finding a whole new audience. Weekend America music director Michael Raphael enters the world of lost Jewish music. (10/08/2005) Online resources:
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 World Music: Dawn UpshawBillboard writer Anastasia Tsioulcas checks out the latest from soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Andalucian Dogs. She sings songs of exile on a new CD called Ayre. (10/08/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Kronos Quartet and Asha BhosleFreelance writer Anastasia Tsioulcas reviews the latest CD, You've Stolen My Heart, from the experimental Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle, a new collaborator from Bollywood. (10/08/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Robert GlasperJazz pianist Robert Glaser has a new album and the influence of hip hop can be heard on many of the tracks. Jazz critic Nate Chinen checks out a new cut from his album, Canvas. (10/01/2005) Online resources:
Sharing Bob DylanThis week, a new documentary on Bob Dylan premiered on public television. Dylan is notoriously media shy, but speaks candidly about his career in this Martin Scorsese production. Many fans are happy to finally hear about his life in his own words, but one fan wishes it had never happened. (10/01/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Brad Mehldau TrioJazz critic Nate Chenin checks out the new release from pianist Brad Melhdau and his interpretation of the Beatles' She's Leaving Home. (10/01/2005) Online resources:
Austin City Limits FestivalPounding rain may be affecting cities along the Texas coast but further inland, the fourth annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is going on as planned. David Brown, host of KUT's Texas Music Matters, joins hosts Bill Radke and Barbara Bogaev to talk about how Hurricane Rita is affecting the event. (09/24/2005) Online resources:
Surviving the StormPopular New Orleans musician Buckwheat Zydeco talks about how to keep up your spirits in the face of this deadly hurricane season, and shares some advice for those who are thinking of trying to ride out Rita. (09/24/2005) Online resources:
MacArthur WinnerAural historian Emily Thompson has just received a $500,000 MacArthur Grant, often referred to as a "genius grant." In this audio postcard, she explains her work. (09/24/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Pick: Placido DomingoThere's a new box set of Richard Wagner's famous opera, Tristan and Isolde. It features a stellar performance by tenor Placido Domingo. And as music critic Steve Smith of Timeout New York tells host Barbara Bogaev, this large-scale recording could be the last of its kind. (09/17/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Jordi SavallJordi Savall is one of the world's top performers of the cello's ancestor, the viola de gamba. Host Barbara Bogaev joins music critic Steve Smith again to review his latest recording, which has become a family affair. (09/17/2005) Online resources:
Springsteen 101Last week Penn State University held a three-day academic conference. It wasn't on foreign policy, astrophysics or nuclear proliferation. The topic: Bruce Springsteen. What drives someone to take an entire weekend's worth of seminars on "The Boss?" We sent independent producer Eric Wellman to find out. (09/17/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Ryan AdamsThe music of Ryan Adams' is not easy to pin down. But pop music critic Alan Light says Adams rediscovers his country roots on his latest album, Jacksonville City Lights. (09/10/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Laura VeirsLaura Viers' interest in geology has influenced her ability to create musical textures. Pop critic Alan Light reviews her new album, Year of Meteors. Online resources:
Still Rockin' After All These YearsFor 25 years, the residents of Cape Cod have been entertained by the Incredible Casuals, the house band at the Beachcomber Restaurant. Over time, the band members have evolved, some in unusual ways. WBUR reporter Sean Cole talks to them about keeping a summer tradition alive. (09/10/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Picks: Malcom MiddletonMark Wheat of The Current, a new music station in St. Paul, Minnesota, reviews Into the Woods by Scottish songwriter, Malcom Middleton. (09/03/2005) Online resources:
 Independent Picks: Orenda FinkOrenda Fink is one half of the band Azure Ray. On her new solo record, she leaves behind her introspective style and tackles the issues of a larger society. The Current's Mark Wheat reviews the title track from Invisible Ones. (09/03/2005) Online resources:
 Elegy for NolaTrumpeter Kermit Ruffins, the unofficial ambassador of the New Orleans' jazz scene, is known for his rollicking, good-time sound. He is often compared to Louis Armstrong. A more somber Ruffins reflects on the tragedy in his beloved Big Easy with Bill Radke, but is convinced the town will rally once again. (09/03/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: MarizaPortugal is the birthplace of Fado, dramatic ballads crooned in a tradition style. Mariza's big voice is leading many to hail her as the newest diva of this style made famous by Amalia Rodriquez. Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine talks about a track from Mariza's new album called, Transparente. (08/27/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Seu JorgeThere's a new album from Brazilian superstar Seu Jorge. It combines original music, like breezy sambas with covers of songs made famous by Elvis and Serge Gainsbourg. Music critic Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine checks out his new album, CRU. (08/27/2005) Online resources:
Pass the CDThere are thousands of ways to express who you are and mixing a CD of your favorite music is the latest thing. Around the country, CD clubs are exchanging mixes, discovering new music and getting to know each other in a unique way. Every month, twelve members of the Bobcats await the latest delivery. Producer Gideon D'Arcangelo explores the world the CD clubs with members from New York City. (08/27/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Picks: Luciano BerioLuciano Berio is an Italian composer known for his avant-garde style. But in his latest album, he lets his romantic side out. Steve Smith, classical music editor of Time Out New York, previews one of Berio's newest pieces, "Rendering." (08/20/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Picks: The West Eastern Divan OrchestraThe West Eastern Divan Orchestra mixes classical music with Mid-East politics. Steve Smith, classical music editor of Time Out New York, tells us about this ensemble, where young Egyptian, Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli musicians play together. (08/20/2005) Online resources:
You Say It's Your Birthday?Does the number one song on the day you were born say something about you? Weekend America host Bill Radke, and Weekend America substitute host Alex Cohen look into the astrology of pop charts. (08/20/2005) Online resources:
A Dying BreedThere are only a few movie theaters left where you can still hear an organ playing before the movie starts. The music box theatre in Chicago is one of them. Mark Noller is the organist, and he loves his work so much, he's built a tiny replica of the movie theater in his house so he can practice at home. Producer Jonathan Menjivar profiles the last of Chicago's movie house organists. (08/20/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Bill FrisellGrammy winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell is always pushing the boundaries and his new live album is no exception. It's a meditation on American music called East West. Down Beat Magazine editor Jason Koransky explores Frisell's take on the work song, "Shenandoah." (08/13/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis is America's ambassador for jazz, an award-winning composer, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. But he started out as a great trumpet player. His latest album, Live at the House of Tribes, takes him back to his roots. Down Beat Magazine's Jason Koransky reviews a cut from the new album, Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee." (08/13/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Sonny RollinsAcclaimed saxophonist Sonny Rollins has been in and out of the jazz scene for decades. He voluntarily retired more than once. Down Beat Magazine's Jason Koransky reviews Rollins' first live recording in 20 years. (08/13/2005) Online resources:
Prophetic WordsThis summer marks the 40th anniversary of an eruption of violence in Watts, California. The 1965 riot added momentum to the Civil Rights movement and focused attention on inner city strife. In the aftermath, three men created a poetry group called The Watts Prophets. Amde Hamilton and Otis O'Solomon, two members of The Watts Prophets, reminisce about the formation of their trio, and the conditions that sparked the riot with Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev. (08/13/2005) Online resources:
The Kids of Widney HighThe Kids of Widney High love to write and perform rock music. And with a buzz generated mainly through word-of-mouth, a growing number of people are catching their performances. The band members are students and alumni from Widney High, a special education school in Los Angeles. Reporter Alex Cohen visits a summer session at the school where it all began. (08/13/2005) Online resources:
A Duet's Work in ProgressIf you want to know what makes a great duet, ask professional songwriters Caitlin Cary and Thad Cockrell. They've explored the musical and romantic tension that's part of a long tradition in country music and discovered their own unique harmonies. Weekend America listens in as they work on their latest album. Produced by David Schulman and engineered by Chris Stamey. (08/06/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Judd & MaggieJudd and Maggie are the latest artists to be launched by legendary music producer, Lenny Waronker. Music critic Alan Light reviews their debut album, Subjects. (08/06/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: The New PornographersMusic critic Alan Light found some new music from Canada. They're The New Pornographers, a group made up of solo artists who come together once in a while. Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev talks with Alan about their third album, Twin Cinema. (08/06/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Cowboy JunkiesThe Cowboy Junkies are playing the blues. Their latest album is all cover versions of the band members' favorites. Does it work? Music critic Alan Light shares his take with Weekend America host Barbara Bogaev. (08/06/2005) Online resources:
Passing the BanjoRhiannon Giddens is a 28-year-old classically trained musician who plays the banjo. She recently found out that the instrument she loves has its origins in Africa. One discovery led to another, including a meeting with one of the oldest fiddlers in the square dance tradition, 86-year-old Joe Thompson. He continues to play despite a paralyzing stroke. Producers Jennifer Deer and Shea Shackelford capture the connection between these two African Americans and traces the history of a little-known legacy. (07/30/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Nortec CollectiveWhat happens when techno music meets Mexican tradition? A whole new sound from a band called Nortec Collective. World music critic Tom Pryor checks out their new album, Tijuana Sessions Volume III. (07/30/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Amadou & MariamWhen musician Manu Chao collaborated with Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia, the result was an eclectic mix of styles from Malian Blues to reggae. World music critic Tom Pryor reviews their award-winning collaboration and plays a cut called La Realite. (07/30/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Konono No. 1There's a new compilation of music inspired by an art exhibit. World music critic Tom Pryor sorts through the dozens of artists featured on Africa Remix and showcases the work of Konono No. 1. (07/30/2005) Online resources:
Independent Music Pick: Jamie LidellMusic critic Mark Wheat of The Current talks with Weekend America host Bill Radke about the latest in blue-eyed soul. But if you think it's Joss Stone, you'd be wrong. It's Jamie Lidell. He's best known for electronic music, but his new album "Multiply" would be right at home alongside old school R & B. (07/23/2005) Online resources:
Jamie Lidell - Multiply | From the album, Multiply (Warp)
Independent Music Pick: The BooksThe latest album from "The Books" continues their tradition of mixing archived sound elements with original lyrics. Music critic, Mark Wheat, gives us a glimpse of "Lost and Safe." (07/23/2005) Online resources:
» The Books - An Animated Desription of Mr. Maps | From the album, Lost and Safe (Tomlab)
 Classical Music: Leopold StokowskiGreat artists often influence each other. Such was the case with Leopold Stokowski. Classical music editor Steve Smith discusses a new recording of Stokowski's interpretations of European composer, Modest Mussorgsky. (07/16/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Handel's RodelindaGerman opera singer Simone Kermes has captured the heart of Steve Smith, classical music editor of Time Out New York. He reviews her new recording of Handel's Rodelinda. (07/16/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: FredA new classical album called Fred features at least two artists who deserve more attention. Classical music editor Steve Smith talks about Frederick Rzewski and chamber ensemble Eighth Blackbird. (07/16/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: In the CountryThe jazz trio "In the Country" finds inspiration in unusual places, but their sound is uniquely Norwegian. Music critic Jason Koransky from Downbeat magazine gives their new CD a listen. (07/09/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Ahmad JamalSome things get better with time. Jazz critic Jason Koransky from Downbeat magazine shares the latest music from piano virtuoso Ahmad Jamal with Weekend America host Bill Radke. Jamal's been recording for decades and the new album may be his best yet. (07/09/2005) Online resources:
 Jazz Picks: Me'shell NdegéocelloR & B artist Me'shell Ndegéocello is giving jazz a try and bringing some veterans with her. Downbeat magazine's Jason Koransky reviews her new CD, Dance of the Infidel. (07/09/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Ry CooderRy Cooder's new album recalls a bygone era in a Los Angeles neighborhood. Alan Light of Tracks magazine spotlights a track from Chavez Ravine. (07/02/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: Sufjan StevensSufjan Stevens wants to record an album for every state in the union. Tracks magazine editor Alan Light checks out his second CD in the series. It's called Illinois. (07/02/2005) Online resources:
 Pop Music: 101ersThere's a new collection of songs from the 101ers. Alan Light from Tracks magazine, talks about the British pub band's latest compilation. (07/02/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Fanfare CiocarliaMusic critic Tom Pryor shares a global pick from a remote region of Romania. It's gypsy music from Fanfare Ciocarila. (06/25/2005) Online resources:
 World Music: Emmanuel JalWhat's up with African hip-hop? Tom Pryor brings the latest world music from Emmanuel Jal. He's a former child soldier and a refugee from Sudan. (06/25/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Jean Phillipe RameauJean Phillipe Rameau's work is best known as an accompaniment to opera and ballet. Classical music critic Steve Smith shares his thoughts on a new compilation of Rameau's work that's good enough to stand on its own. (06/18/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: John CoriglianoCan a film score hold its own without the film? Music critic Steve Smith from Time Out New York thinks so. He tells us about a new album from composer John Corigliano. He wrote the cutting edge score for the film, "Altered States." (06/18/2005) Online resources:
 Classical Music: Susan Graham Can a mezzo-soprano be sexy? Music critic Steve Smith finds the answer in a new release from Susan Graham. (06/18/2005) Online resources:
Born to SingAfter a series of odd jobs, Grey DeLisle has come into her own as a singer songwriter. She found success with her voice long ago, with voiceovers and cartoon characters, but she always longed for more. Producer Trey Key traces her winding road to stardom as she reflects on a life with no regrets. (06/11/2005) Online resources:
Independent Picks with Marc Wheat: Animal Collective
Folk fans have reason to celebrate a new CD called, Prospect Hummer. Mark Wheat from The Current gives us his take on a unique collaboration between Animal Collective and folk singer Vashti Punyon. (06/11/2005) Online resources:
Indie Music with Marc Wheat: Electrelane
In the age of technology, some groups still record the old-fashioned way, live, from start to finish. Mark Wheat, host of The Current shares one such new work from Electrelane. (06/11/2005) Online resources:
Indie Music with Marc Wheat: Smog
The latest work from SMOG leaves behind the grand production that made him famous and returns to the folk tradition,. Mark Wheat from The Current talks about his new album, A River Ain't Much to Love. (06/11/2005) Online resources:
The World on a StringThe "Earth Harp" is the world's largest string instrument. Its inventor, Bill Close, played it this week on Landmark Plaza in downtown St. Paul, Minn. and invited the audience to give it a try. Weekend America listens in. (06/04/2005) Online resources:
Kansas City Here We ComeEvery city has an identity. Some even have songs. "Kansas City" is a famous blues tune, but it's not the city's official anthem. Weekend America host Bill Radke talks to columnist Mike Hendricks from the Kansas City Star about a little ditty you've probably never heard. (06/04/2005) 
Jazz with Jason Koransky: Miguel Zenón
There's a Puerto Rican jazz musician with a new spin on a traditional, rustic sound. Jason Koransky of Downbeat magazine's plays the newest release from Miguel Zenón. Online resources:
Jazz with Jason Koransky: Arturo O'Farrill
Arturo O'Farrill is one of many Latin artists who love Thelonius Monk. Jason Koransky, editor of Downbeat magazine's, tells us why and shares O'Farrill's version of classic Monk. (06/04/2005) Online resources:
Jazz with Jason Koransky: Wayne Shorter
Jazz great Wayne Shorter is still kicking' at 71 years. Downbeat magazine's Jason Koransky reviews Shorter's latest live album, Beyond the Sound Barrier. (06/04/2005) Online resources:
Pop Music with Alan Light: Lucinda Williams
Live performances aren't studio perfect, but that's the beauty of them. Alan Light, editor of Tracks Magazine shares the latest live album from Lucinda Williams. (05/28/2005) Alan's set list:
Pop Music with Alan Light: Mercury Rev
Pop Music with Alan Light: Mercury Rev Mercury Rev's been around for 15 years. Is their new album worth a listen? Tracks Magazine's Alan Light gives us the scoop on "Secret Migration." (05/28/2005) Alan's set list:
Pop Music with Alan Light: Maria Taylor
Alan Light of Tracks Magazine tells us why Maria Taylor isn't just another pop singer. (05/28/2005) Alan's set list:
High Brow, Low BrowHow do you attract new audiences to arts once considered old and stuffy? As orchestras around the country are finding out, it's not as easy as running an ad. Weekend America arts correspondent Amanda Aronczyk looks at the dilemma facing the classical music world, and the lessons they've learned from an unexpected source -- the TV hit, American Idol. (05/28/2005) Online resources:
The Music of LifeSome of the most interesting discoveries are made by accident. In a basement lab at UCLA, scientists studying nanotechnology discovered sounds coming from the Petri dish. Producer Ben Adair brings us the story of two graduate students who decided to make a symphony from cell sounds. (05/28/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor: Autorickshaw
Global Rhythm magazine's Tom Pryor shares the best new World Music, including the South Asian-inspired sounds of the Canadian band, Autorickshaw, whose funky arrangements are bringing new life to old standards. (05/21/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor: Aphrodesia
Tom Pryor, editor of Global Rhythm magazine, shares the latest release from Aphrodesia, a ten-piece Afrobeat band that draws from a variety of African traditions to make their own unique sound. (05/21/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor: Luminescent Orchestrii
There's a little bit of everything in the new release from Luminescent Orchestrii, one of the Gypsy-inspired bands on the New York music scene. Global Rhythm magazine's Tom Pryor gives us the low down on the Brooklyn-based string quartet. (05/21/2005) Online resources:
The Tunnel SingerWhat would you do if you began to lose your voice? Try everything. That's what Lee Ellen Shoemaker did when a rare neurological disorder left her literally at a loss for words. But even when she couldn't speak, she could sing. So she began to seek out places with great sound for vocal exercise and solace. Producer Catherine Girardeau talks with Lee Ellen about her search for treatment and the rewards of acoustical obsession. (05/21/2005) Online resources:
 What's the Word in JohannesburgAmerican music has always been our cultural ambassador to the world. Everything from jazz to rock to disco has made its way to the far corners of the earth. Hip Hop is the latest to take hold. Reporter Sean Cole witnessed its popularity first hand on a trip to South Africa where he heard the sounds of an ambitious collective called MUN Productions. He talks to the musicians who make up Music Uniting Nations, about their hope to spread their message of unity and the true roots of rap. (05/21/2005) 
Jazz Music with Jason Koransky - Part 1
Ten years after his arrival on the jazz scene, Joshua Redman is still pushing boundaries. Down Beat magazine editor Jason Koransky plays us tracks from the saxophonist's new album. (05/14/2005) Online resources:
Jazz Music with Jason Koransky - Part 2
Luciana Souza sings Bossa Nova with a twist. Down Beat magazine's Jason Koransky will explain why Souza's new album is worth a listen if you like jazz, or even if you don't. (05/14/2005) Online resources:
Jazz Music with Jason Koransky - Part 3
The group Kneebody has a problem with their latest album. It can't decide whether it's jazz or rock. That's why Down Beat magazine editor Jason Koransky likes it. (05/14/2005) Online resources:
 Music Class, Life LessonsAs music education gets the squeeze in public schools, non-profits like the New York Pops Orchestra try to pick up the slack with free lessons through their Salute the Music program. WA correspondent Jonathan Mitchell looks in on a group of woodwind students and their teachers, who hope they'll learn lessons that last a lifetime. (05/07/2005) Online resources:
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 1
Steve Smith, music editor of Time Out New York, serves up a classical pick, Banana Dump Truck, a new work for cello and orchestra by eclectic composer, guitarist Steven Mackey. (05/07/2005) Online resources::
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 2
Steve Smith, music editor of Time Out New York, shares another classical pick. Rediscover romance in a new recording of Frank Bridge's string quartets. (05/07/2005) Online resources:
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 3
Steve Smith, music editor of Time Out New York, shares his best classical picks including an ambitious new recording of a complete cycle of Bach's Cantatas from conductor and early music specialist, John Eliot Gardiner. (05/07/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 3
Simphiwe Dana follows in the footsteps of Miriam Makeba and Dolly Rathebe. Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine says her new album "Zandisile" updates the sound of South African R&B. (04/30/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 2
Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm magazine tells us about Stimmhorn, a group somewhere between performance art and music. (04/30/2005) Online resources:
World Music with Tom Pryor - Part 1
Old meets new in the latest album of Indian slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya. Music critic Tom Pryor plays us some of his favorite tracks. (04/30/2005) Online resources:
Indie Picks with Mark Wheat - Part 3
Bands come and bands go. Austin-based Spoon had their moment in the sun, but music guy Mark Wheat says they're back in the spotlight with a new album worth listening to. (04/23/2005) Online resources:
Indie Picks with Mark Wheat - Part 2
When you think country music, you might not think Finnish -- as is Finland. But music guy Mark Wheat says that the Helsinki-based band Husky Rescue is out to change that. (04/23/2005) Online resources:
Indie Picks with Mark Wheat - Part 1
We'll listen to indie-rock from the band Yo La Tengo. Music critic Mark Wheat has a favorite pick from a compilation of their love songs. (04/23/2005) Online resources:
Jazz Picks with Jason Koransky - Part 3
Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band play music that you'd hear during a funeral in streets of New Orleans. Downbeat Magazine's Jason Koransky says their newest album captures the spirit of the Big Easy. (04/16/2005) Online resources:
Jazz Picks with Jason Koransky - Part 2
Jazz pianist Keith Jarrett is a living legend. He recently released a new live album, and Downbeat Magazine's Jason Koransky dropped by to play a favorite track for host Bill Radke. (04/16/2005) Online resources:
Jazz Picks with Jason Koransky - Part 1
The Bad Plus has made a name for themselves by using unlikely melodies in their music. Downbeat magazine's Jason Koransky says they've gotten a lot of flak for their unusual style, but it's worth a listen. (04/16/2005) Online resources:
 Pulitzer PickThe Pulitzer Prizes were announced this week, and reporter Nigel Jaquiss was among the winners. Also this week, 50 new songs were added to the Library of Congress. Nigel sat down with host Bill Radke to pick out a favorite song from the list. (04/09/2005) Online resources:
Librarian of Congress Names 50 Recordings to the 2004 National Recording Registry (LOC.gov)
Pulitzer Prize - Investigative Reporting: Nigel Jaquiss Librarian of Congress Names 50 Recordings to the 2004 National Recording Registry (LOC.gov) Songs & More Songs by Tom Lehrer is available at the Public Radio MusicSource 
Pop Music with Alan Light - Part 1
Matisyahu is the world's first Hasidic reggae artist. Sure, his music is a novelty, but Tracks Magazine's Alan Light says it's good enough to stick around. (04/09/2005) Online resource:
Pop Music with Alan Light - Part 2
Tracks Magazine's Alan Light has something for people who like their rock a little bit country, and their country a little bit rock 'n' roll. It's the new album from the band Magnolia Electric Company. (04/09/2005) Online resource:
Pop Music with Alan Light - Part 3
The name Wainwright rings a bell in the music world. There's Loudon, Rufus, and now Martha. Tracks Magazine's Alan Light shares her latest album. (04/09/2005) Online resource:
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 3
The Javanese gamelan and the Scottish bagpipes don't share the same stage often. But contemporary classical composer Matthew Welch uses both in the music he writes for the Flux Quartet, and Time Out's Steve Smith likes the results. (04/02/2005) Online resource:
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 2
In a story that could have been ripped from the tabloids, a jealous Italian violinist hid a younger genius away in order to preserve his own career. But Francesco Maria Veracini's work eventually emerged from the shadows, and Time Out's Steve Smith says there's a new recording of his violin sonatas that's worth a listen. (04/02/2005) Online resource:
Classical Music with Steve Smith - Part 1
Everyone knows that the Pulitzer Prize is a big deal for journalists -- it only goes to the best. But what about in classical music? Time Out New York's Steve Smith shares a Pulitzer-winning work from composer Paul Moravec. (04/02/2005) Online resource:
Through My God's EyesWhat would Bob Dylan sound like if you were listening with God's ears? Producer Heather McElhatton asked a priest to listen for the divine in music that not everyone might consider sacred. (03/26/2005) Online resources:
World Picks with Tom Pryor - Part 1
If music is the universal language, then Marta Topferova speaks it perfectly. But the Czech-born singer had to learn Spanish to sing the music she loved as a child: Argentinean tangos, Venezuelan vals, the nueva cancions of the Caribbean. Critics like Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm Magazine are taking note. (03/26/2005) Online resources:
 Grano de Arena | Performed by Marta Topferova from the album, La Marea (Harmonia-Mundi/World Village)
World Picks with Tom Pryor - Part 2
The Motion Trio plays their accordions so well that their music can lure people out of a concert hall onto a street corner. Tom Pryor of Global Rhythm Magazine brought their latest CD so host Barbara Bogaev could hear what makes them such a draw. (03/26/2005) Online resources:
World Picks with Tom Pryor - Part 3
The Warsaw Village Band is a group of punk rock kids. They spent years in the Polish countryside learning how to sing like the shepherds. Global Rhythm Magazine's Tom Pryor likes the results and shares their music with host Barbara Bogaev. (03/26/2005) Online resources:
Woman In Hell | Performed by Warsaw Village Band from the album, Uprooting (Harmonia Mundi/ World Village)
South by Los Super 7The South by Southwest Music Festival is happening this week in Austin, Texas. Last week, music critic Alan Light featured a pick from the band Los Super 7, and this week he joins us live from the café where they'll be performing tonight. Online resources:
Jazz Picks with Nate Chinen - Part 1
Tuba players the world over can attest to the fact that their instrument might not rank high in sex appeal. But Nate Chinen of Jazz Times Magazine has a new pick from Ted Nash that takes the tuba out for a night on the town. (03/19/2005) Nate's set list:
Jazz Picks with Nate Chinen - Part 2
Like a good bottle of wine, jazz is always evolving. Dave Holland started as a teenager in Miles Davis' band and now jazz critic Nate Chinen says Holland's transforming the tradition of the Big Band. (03/19/2005) Nate's set list:
Music Picks with Alan Light
It's been almost a decade since Beck first combined hip-hop, funk and folk. Alan Light of Tracks Magazine says his next release reconnects with his earlier years. Other picks include: Keren Ann, the Kaiser Chiefs and Los Super Seven. (03/12/2005) Alan's set list:
I Predict A Riot | Performed by Kaiser Chiefs from the album, Employment (Universal)Nolita | Performed by Keren Ann from the album, Nolita (Metro Blue/Blue Note)Que Onda Guero | Performed by Beck from the album, Guero (Geffen)See That My Grave is Kept Clean -and- Talk to Me | Performed by Los Super Seven (with Gatemouth Brown) from the album, Heard It on the X (Telarc)
Classical Picks with Steve Smith
Esa-Pekka Salonen is responsible for putting the Los Angeles Philharmonic on the orchestra A-list. But he's also a composer in his own right. Classical music guy Steve Smith of Time Out New York has a piece that Salonen composed and conducted. Also reviewed: new recordings of Vivaldi and Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. (03/05/2005) Steve's set list:
Wing on Wing | Esa-Pekka Salonen from the album, Wing on Wing (Deutsche Grammophon)Schubert Piano Sonata in B-flat - mvt 1 | Performed by Leif Ove Andsnes from the album, Piano Sonata in B-flat; Three Songs (EMI Classics)Vivaldi - Violin Concerto in E minor - 3rd mvt | Performed by Giuliano Carmignola from the album, Concerto Veneziano (music by Vivaldi, Locatelli and Tartini) (Archiv)Stone Cold LoveAdd the classics to a sultry voice and you get songwriter Patricia Barber. No one but Bill Radke and Weekend America have heard her latest project. It's a 10-song cycle based on Ovid's classic poem, Metamorphoses. (02/26/2005) Online resources:
Patricia Barber Web site
Tour dates Inspired by: "Metamorphoses - A Play" by Mary Zimmerman Find out more about Morpheus and Greek mythology 
Music Picks with Michael Raphael
Weekend America music director Michael Raphael shares his favorite music from independent record labels. Selections include: Damon & Naomi and Out Hud. (02/26/2005) Michael's set list:
One Life To Leave | Out Hud from the album, Let Us Never Speak of It Again (Kranky)House Of Glass | Damon and Naomi from the album, Earth Is Blue (20/20/20)
Music Picks with Tom Pryor
What's the musical equivalent of putting a punk teenager in a Hawaiian shirt and a pair of Bermuda shorts? The group Nouvelle Vague has a new album that takes some of the biggest songs of the 80's and sets them to Bossanova beats. Other picks include: Version City Rockers, Paris Combo and Manuel Guajiro Mirabal. (02/19/2005) Tom's set list:
Love Will Tear Us Apart | Nouvelle Vague from the album, Nouvelle VaguePrête à Porter | Paris Combo from the album, Motifs (DRG)El Rincon Caliente | Manuel Guajiro Mirabal from the album, Buena Vista Social Club Presents (Nonesuch)Sing And Pray To Jah | Version City Rockers from the album, Darker Roots (antifaz)
Jazz Picks with Nate Chinen
Is that tuba in your jazz? Jazz Times critic Nate Chinen has a pick from David Douglas and some of his rather unexpected colleagues. He also reviews Pat Metheny and the Paul Motian Trio. (02/12/2005) Nate's set list:
Twelve Degrees Proof | Dave Douglas from the album, Mountain Passages (Koch Records)The Way Up (Part One) | Pat Metheny Group from the album, The Way Up (Nonesuch)Odd Man Out | Paul Motian Trio from the album, I Have The Room Above Her (Ecm Records)Stage Fright SerumDrugs like Ritalin, Paxil or Inderal are meant to treat people with diagnosed illnesses like Attention Deficit Disorder, anxiety and heart disease. But lately, people without those problems have started taking those drugs too. It's a practice called cosmetic psychopharmacology. Reporter Laila McClay went to New York City to talk to some top musicians about their pharmacological treatments for stage fright. (02/12/2005) Online resource:
"Mozart in the Jungle" (Atlantic Monthly Press)
Blair Tindall's Web site More information about Inderal (Drugs.com) Fact sheet on Propranolol (WebMD.com) Requiem for a JingleThere's an old candy bar jingle that went, "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't." Bill Radke has been humming it for weeks, but he noticed that there aren't many jingles like it on the airwaves now. Bill talked with the guy who wrote the Almond Joy song-and many others-about the death of the jingle. (02/12/2005) Online resource:
More about Joe Levin (MixOnline.com)
Music Picks with Alan Light
Tracks Magazine editor Alan Light reviews a new song from singer Mary Gaultier, country / hip-hop fusion from Buck 65 and indie-rock sensation, Bright Eyes. (02/05/2005) Alan's set list:
Land Locked Blues | Bright Eyes from the album, I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (Saddle Creek)Mercy Now | Mary Gauthier from the album, Mercy Now (Lost Highway)Roses & Bluejays | Buck 65 from the album, This Right Here Is Buck 65 (V2. / BMG)Busker in the Big EasyThe Super Bowl is getting all the attention this Sunday, not to be forgotten however is Mardi Gras which kicks off in New Orleans. Producer Barrett Golding traveled to New Orleans and sat down with musician Eluard Burt. Burt is a flautist, born and raised in the Big Easy. He's well versed in the flavors, feelings, spices and sounds of this Mississippi River city. (02/05/2005) Online resource:
(This piece is made possible with support from HearingVoices.com.)
Roots of RastafariBob Marley took the words for his song "War" from a speech that Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie made in 1963 about African independence. Marley would have turned 60 next week, and we play some clips of his song "War" and Selassie's speech in his honor. (01/29/2005) Online resource:
Classical Music Picks
Steve Smith of "Time Out New York" joins Barbara Bogaev to share his classical picks: Hayden's Keyboard Concerto in D; a hot new Mexican tenor and a new version of an old classic. (01/29/2005) Michael's set list:
Piano Concerto in D, Hayden - Andreas Staier from the album, Concertos Pour Piano (Harmonia Mundi)O Souverain - Rolando Villazon from the album, Gounod, Massenet - Arias (Virgin Classical)Symphony #5, Beethoven - Minnesota Orchestra / Osmo Vänskä (conductor) Symphonies 4 and 5 (BIS)>
Cool JazzIn another from our series on cold, producer Katie Davis has a story about a surprising find, one snowy morning in her Washington, DC neighborhood. (01/22/05) More from our "Cold" series:
Independent Music Picks
Weekend America's music director Michael Raphael gets behind the microphone to share his favorite new independent releases from Low, Arve Henriksen and the Sky Green Leopards. (01/22/05) Michael's set list:
When I Go Deaf - Low from the album, The Great Destroyer (Sub Pop)Paralell Action - Arve Henriksen from the album, Chiaroscuro (Rune Grammaphon)Clouds Through Sparrow's Eyes - The Skygreen Leapards from the album, Life and Love in Sparrow's Meadow (Jagjaguwar)
Sputnik SonataComposer and violinist Annie Gosfield has always been interested in the sounds from space. Recently, she composed a piece for violin and satellite, using radio frequencies recorded from Sputnik. (01/22/05) Online resources:
Annie Gosfield website
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