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Salsa has long been a global phenomenon, but it was born in WNYC’s backyard. Today, Soundcheck continues its Vanished Venues series with a look at the New York clubs that hosted the h... (episode)
Reams of pages have been written about Frank Sinatra, but relatively little has treated the iconic singer without the sensationalism -- until now. We look at a new 800-plus page tome ... (episode)
Most of us consider the ear to be a “one-way” receiver of sound. Soundcheck's Ear Wars series concludes with a look at the sounds an ear produces--and why. Later: Irish vocalist Susan... (episode)
Millions suffer from it, but there is no known cure. Today, Soundcheck's Ear Wars series continues with a look at a most baffling disorder: tinnitus. A doctor of otology explains the ... (episode)
You can tell a lot about people by what’s on their ears. Today, Soundcheck's Ear Wars series continues with the history of earbuds and headphones--and a Soundcheck Smackdown on the pr... (episode)
Once a curiosity, headphones have changed the way we experience sound – sometimes for the worse. Today, Soundcheck kicks off "Ear Wars," a series on hearing and the human ear, with a ... (episode)
The music mogul who put bands like the Ramones on national television died this week. Today on Soundcheck: A look back at Don Kirshner's most enduring legacy -- a TV show he hosted in... (episode)
For years, producers have been spicing up Shakespeare’s plays by adding original scores. Today, a look at recent musical takes on the Bard's words, from Julie Taymor's "The Tempest" t... (episode)
Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman had a liver transplant last year, but he wasted no time getting back to work. Today: the leader of the Allman Brothers Band talks about his fir... (episode)
Last week, country-pop singer Taylor Swift received a dubious honor – the lowest-ever sales week for a number-one album. We’ll get the latest stats on the music industry's ongoing slu... (episode)