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Long after their untimely deaths, songwriters like Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley continue to inspire new generations of fans, and their catalogs continue to grow. Today we look at the r... (episode)
Hip-hop may have started in the Bronx, but its latest incarnation has taken root in Havana. Today on Soundcheck, we look at a new documentary about two Cuban hip-hop groups and their ... (episode)
Saxophonist Lester Young spent his early years in a traveling carnival and earned his chops in Kansas City dancehalls. Today on Soundcheck, we look at the life and music of jazz legen... (episode)
Today on Soundcheck, a look at two women who left their mark on American music. First, Peggy Lee sang swinging party songs that lit up the 1950s and '60s and was an accomplished songw... (episode)
Folk legend Pete Seeger has been an inspiration for musicians from Bob Dylan and Joan Baez to Bruce Springsteen. Today, he joins guest host Siddhartha Mitter to talk about music, poli... (episode)
The Colombian singer Juanes is one of Latin music's biggest stars. Canada's New Pornographers are rock royalty in their native Canada and indie heroes here in the U.S. First, we talk ... (episode)
Robert Plant became the quintessential rock front-man as the yowling voice behind Led Zeppelin; Alison Krauss is the queen of American bluegrass and folk music. Today, we hear about h... (episode)
Madonna is dumping her record label for a concert promoter. Today, find out what the massive deal means for artists, fans, and the music industry. Plus: the UK sextet Tunng have been ... (episode)
Like most of modern life, surgery has acquired a soundtrack, whether it be reggae or rock, Celtic or classical. Surgeons say it relieves tension, focuses their attention and helps pas... (episode)
With CD sales in the cellar, the music industry may want to tour a hotter property in pop culture: video games. Today on Soundcheck, we find out why games like the new 'Halo 3' are ra... (episode)