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Since the 1970's DJ's have slowly gained acceptance, from being live jukeboxes to musical artists, producers and business professionals. Now they're facing competition from amateurs with iPods, laptop jocks, and celebrity wanabee's. Today, a look at the range in DJ culture, from the amateur to the true artist. Joining us is Kelefa Sanneh, pop music critic of the New York Times, DJ Logic, the turntablist who collaborates with jazz musicians and jam bands and Mason Bates, a classically trained composer, and accomplished DJ. Also on the show: Iranian kamancheh (Persian fiddle) player Kayhan Kalhor shares music from his latest album, "The Rain."