Today: Self-described “Guitar Zero,” psychologist Gary Marcus, discusses his new book about finding musical talent in his 40s. And: Guitar hero Vernon Reid talks about updating his WNYC-commissioned work, “Artificial Afrika.”
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What more could you want on your 75th birthday?
John Williams' epic football anthem gets an update for 2012.
John Schaefer grapples with the ultimate question.
Watch soprano Danielle de Niese perform John Dowland in our studio.
Watch the video from our Greene Space show.
Got a great music tattoo? How about a bad one? Soundcheck wants to hear about it!
Don Cornelius, the creator of "Soul Train," died last week at the age of 75. Today, we look back at the show, its stars -- and the legacy of the man who brought black music and culture into America’s living rooms. Plus, violinist Ray Chen stops by on the eve of his first-ever orchestral release to perform some of his favorite solo works.
1983 I was 13 or so and my father, who had the most diverse musical tastes of anyone I know, ...
Happy Birthday, Philip Glass! I seem to remember hearing you say something, on a radio interview years ago (not sure ...
NYC in the 70's was a gritty place. I was living in a redlined Inwood. The city felt like it ...
I saw the BeeGees many times live, but vividly remember a concert in the Wollman Skating Rink in Central Park ...
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Musician and poet Mike Doughty launched the cult rock band Soul Coughing in the 1990s. Today, he joins us to talk about his new memoir, which recounts his struggles with addiction -- and he plays live. Plus: the sonic "branding" of this weekend's Super Bowl.
NBC is banking on a new workplace drama – but it isn’t about doctors or detectives. Today: The real-life Broadway veterans who make up the cast and crew of “Smash"... including Megan Hilty of "Wicked" and "9-5: The Musical" and Tony-winning composer Marc Shaiman. Plus: Some live "hardcore folk" music from Poland's Warsaw Village Band.
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Composer Philip Glass turns 75 today, and he spends part of his birthday with us -- plus he previews his newest recording, the Symphony No. 9. And: Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson shares with us his music for the Bill Morrison silent film “Miners’ Hymns.”
