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Music played a big part in last night's Oscars, one of the notable films being the Ray Charles bio-pic Ray. Today John Tibbetts, a professor of film at the University of Kansas and au... (episode)
Think of bands and you might think halftime shows, parades, and military ceremonies. But in fact wind bands are a serious medium as well, commissioning and performing more new music t... (episode)
Laurie Anderson, known for her eerie, soul-searching performance art, has another project she’s taking on tour. This newest piece, The End of the Moon, reflects Anderson's experiences... (episode)
Today up-and-coming indie singer/songwriter Laura Veirs joins host John Schaefer in the studio. Still riding high on the success of Carbon Glacier, her most recent CD released on None... (episode)
Maestro Kurt Masur, formerly of the New York Philharmonic and currently of the National Orchestra of France drops by today. The National Orchestra of France begins its U.S. tour this ... (episode)
Nashville-based banjoist Bela Fleck and classical bassist Edgar Meyer stop by the Soundcheck studio to perform some selections from their new live album, "Music for Two." Along with d... (episode)
James DePreist faced more than the average number of obstacles to becoming a successful conductor. He has polio, and conducts from a wheelchair. And he is African-American, which is s... (episode)
Suzzy and Maggie Roche have have kept New Yorkers smiling for years with their quirky banter and tight harmonies. Today on Soundcheck, they share their latest music with host John Sch... (episode)
Internet dating has succeeded in matching up thousands of happy couples. Today, host John Schaefer talks to musicians who say the website Craigslist.org helps them make beautiful musi... (episode)
Today on Soundcheck, singer-songwriter, bandleader, producer and author Ned Sublette joins John Schaefer to us through some of the little known history of Cuban music. With its melan... (episode)