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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
  • American Music Festival 2007

    The New Americans

    Conductor Robert Spano talks with composer Osvaldo Golijov about the music of newly-naturalized Americans, and how modern American music is influenced by other cultures. Also, highlights from Björk's recent sold-out concert at the United Palace.

    The 2007 American Music Festival on WNYC

Robert Spano and Osvaldo Glijov

The New Americans

Airs Wednesday, May 30 at 7PM on 93.9 FM
Osvaldo Golijov's music is hard to pin down: a combination of arab and jewish influences, it also often incorporates elements of Spanish flamenco and of course, Golijov's native Argentinian tango. There's no doubt, however, that his unique style has struck a chord with the public; the recording of his opera "Fountain of Tears" hit the top of the classical music Billboard charts and won two Grammy awards for both Golijov and the conductor Robert Spano. In this segment, Spano talks with Golijov about the music of newly-naturalized Americans, including Tan Dun, Bright Sheng, Esa Pekka Salonen and Golijov himself.

Bjork (bjork.com/Warren du Preez and NickThornton-Jones)

Bjök at the United Palace

Airs Wednesday, May 30 at 10PM on 93.9 FM
Bob Boilen and Jad Abumrad co-host this program, featuring highlights from Icelandic singer Bjök’s sold-out concert from the United Palace in New York City.

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