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Living On Borrowed Sounds

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:33 PM

By John Schaefer

Reactions to yesterday's segment about a controversial film score

Uncovering Motown's Black Forum

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

In the early ‘70s, a small branch of Motown Records released politically charged albums from the likes of Martin Luther King Jr., Langston Hughes, and Black Panther leader Elaine Brown. Today: A forgotten chapter in the history of the influential soul label. Plus: Italian jazz trumpeter Enrico Rava joins us with his band for a live performance.

Gig Alert: Sarah Jaffe

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

By Monika Fabian

Texas singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe hits Mercury Lounge ahead of her upcoming new album's release next month. Download her gauzy cover of Cold War Kids' "Louder Than Ever."

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'The Artist' Gives Us 'Vertigo'

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

This weekend at the Oscars, “The Artist” will vie for best original score. But a key scene in the film includes an excerpt from the Hitchcock classic, "Vertigo" – and not everyone was happy about it. Today: the story behind the scoring controversy. Plus, a live performance from violinist Jenny Scheinman and her quartet. And, our weekly Pick Three feature.

Gig Alert: Frankie Rose

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

By Monika Fabian

Brooklyn indie rock singer Frankie Rose celebrates her new album Interstellar at the Knitting Factory on Tuesday night. Download her New Wave-styled single "Know Me."

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