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Tuesday, October 14 2014

• Gig Alert: New Sounds Live - Julia Wolfe's 'Steel Hammer' October 14, 2014

  Musical re-interpretation of the John Henry legend tonight as part of New Sounds Live. Download "Steel Hammer: Characteristics." (article)

• When Music And Politics Collide; Sari Botton's 'Unshakable Love For New York'; Ariel Pink Plays Live October 14, 2014

  Mario Correa on the intersection of music and politics. Sari Botton on her latest book. And Ariel Pink performs in the Soundcheck studio. (episode)

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  • When Senators Sing: The Musical Endeavors Of Our Elected Officials October 14, 2014

    Inspired by a moment in his&nbsp;new play Tail! Spin!, Mario Correa shares moments from our nation's history when our elected officials have pursued their musical passions.&nbsp;

  • Sari Botton 'Never Can Say Goodbye' To New York October 14, 2014

    After a move upstate, author Sari Botton collected stories from writers who can't leave the big city in new book, "Never Can Say Goodbye: Writers On Their Unshakeable Love For New York."

  • Wordless Music Orchestra Performs 'Tubular Bells' October 14, 2014

    Mike Oldfield's iconic Tubular Bells sold millions of copies, became the theme music for The Exorcist, and launched the Virgin Records empire. But it's rarely been performed live.