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When actress Zooey Deschanel teamed up with musician Matt Ward to create She & Him, some dismissed their roots-pop band as a Hollywood vanity project. But their first album sold well ... (episode)
The banjo has been an anchor of American roots music for decades. These days, a revival of the instrument is underway in rock and other genres. Today, our Soundcheck Smackdown debate ... (episode)
In Detroit, tax breaks and government programs are not only aimed at economic recovery but have also been helping the arts and music. Today, we look at these efforts to bring back Det... (episode)
In the early 1970, three frustrated musicians formed an alliance that changed how we thought about rock, fashion and sexuality. Today: the humble beginnings of rock's unholy trinity: ... (episode)
Jimi Hendrix, Leonard Bernstein and Michael Jackson may be gone, but their estates are busier than ever. On today's show, how an estate can build an empire while honoring an artist's ... (episode)
From GPS devices to Amazon's Kindle, machines are getting pretty chatty. Today: a look at the computerized voices in everyday life. Plus: we hear about the new "voice" developed for f... (episode)
<p>Danish musician Mikkel Hess calls himself the answer to Flight of The Conchords.</p>
Lady Gaga takes product placement to a new, outrageous level in her latest music video. It features no fewer than ten brands, from Chevrolet to Diet Coke. Meanwhile, rockers OK Go hav... (episode)
When you need to learn how to dance the Twist, there’s just one person to call. Today: rock 'n' roll pioneer Chubby Checker explains his role in dance crazes like the Twist, the Pony ... (episode)
The Grateful Dead began their long, strange trip in San Francisco. But the road took them to New York more than 150 times. Today: behind a new exhibit of Dead memorabilia at the New-Y... (episode)
Even the most celebrated artists fall victim to self-doubt and insecurity. Today: how anxieties shaped the dazzling careers of Duke Ellington, Doris Day and others. Plus: jazz drummer... (episode)