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Friday, June 10, 2005

Singer and songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi is one of Zimbabwe's leading musicians, writing songs that blend socially conscious lyrics with Southern African pop styles. Today on Soundcheck, he talks about how Zimbabwe's political turmoil influences his songwriting. Also: a look ahead to this weekend's Belmont Stakes, and specifically, the tradition of the race track bugler.