Public television has a long history of bringing music to America’s living rooms, from classical to live outdoor concerts. But some argue that music has been pushed out of primetime schedules, and that too much of its music programming now is driven by fundraisers. Soundcheck takes an inside look into a hotly debated issue: PBS' music programming. Plus, banjo player Abigail Washburn performs live in-studio. She’s a bluegrass folkie who blends Chinese folk traditions into her music.
The Changing Sounds of PBS
Soundcheck takes an inside look into a hotly debated issue: PBS' music programming. David Horn, director of music programming at Thirteen/WNET, is joined by Karen Everhardt, the Senior Editor of Current newspaper, to discuss.
Abigail Washburn
Banjo player Abigail Washburn performs live in-studio. She’s a bluegrass folkie who blends Chinese folk traditions into her music.