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Monday, September 24 2012

  • Lessons From 'Einstein' September 24, 2012

    <p>The opera <em>Einstein On The Beach</em> hit the stage for only the fourth time in its history.&nbsp; John Schaefer wonders if there will ever be a fifth.&nbsp;</p> (article)

  • 'Hava Nagila' And Country-Fried Indie Rock September 24, 2012

    Tonight on Soundcheck, a deep look at the ubiquitous, if not universally beloved song from Jewish weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and now, surprisingly, the Olympics, "Hava Nagila." We hear f... (episode)

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    • 'Hava Nagila': From Ukraine To YouTube September 24, 2012

      A new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage charts the surprising history of the universally familiar, if not universally popular song, "Hava Nagila." Curator Melissa Martens share...

    • Band of Horses: Southern Rock And Trivia, In The Studio September 24, 2012

      <p>The Southern rock ensemble Band of Horses performs songs from their new album, <em>Mirage Rock</em>, in our studio. Plus, John Schaefer challenges them to answer three difficult trivia questions.&nbsp;</p>

    • Mick, Keith and a 'Friend' September 24, 2012

      <p>When we asked listeners to tell us about being in music videos, our listener Eddie chimed in with the time he served as an extra for the Rolling Stones.</p>

  • Tough Critics On MNDR September 24, 2012

    <p>Critics called MNDR's song "Faster Horses" a "surging piece of pop," and "exhilarating." But our trio of fifth graders think the song is the kind of thing you should play in&nbsp;detention.</p> (article)

  • Gig Alert: Bebel Gilberto September 24, 2012

    <p>Bossa Nova singer Bebel Gilberto plays at City Winery on Monday night. Download the song "Sun Is Shining."</p> (article)

  • Hava Nagila: The Song We Love To Hate September 24, 2012

    <p>John Schaefer recalls a vain attempt to keep a wedding music staple out of his reception.&nbsp;</p> (article)