Do Women and Men Listen To Music Differently?
Monday, February 25, 2008
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The head of popular music at the BBC caused a stir last week when she said that men relate with music on an intellectual level, whereas women relate on an emotional level. We get to the heart of the debate with a music writer and music researcher. Also: since his emergence a decade ago, singer-songwriter Jim White has been writing songs with a Southern gothic tinge. His latest album, "Transnormal Skiperoo," adds an experimental and storytelling flair. He performs live in the studio. Plus: host John Schaefer reports from North Korea, where the New York Philharmonic is performing tomorrow.
New York Philharmonic Arrives in North Korea
The New York Philharmonic arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea yesterday and it is making finnal preparations for its landmark concert tomorrow night. Soundcheck host John Schaefer is there and he joins us with his initial impressions.
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The so-called gender gap in music appreciation
Lesley Douglas, who coordinates pop music coverage at the BBC, said "For women, there tends to be a more emotional reaction to music. Men tend to be more interested in the intellectual side: the tracks, where albums have been made, that sort of thing." Today: we debate whether there is ...
Jim White
Jim White adds an off-beat touch to the alt-country genre. The Southern singer-songwriter specializes in hard-luck Americana, but adds an experimental and storytelling flair. His latest album is "Transnormal Skiperoo," a term he uses to describe a new feeling he’s experiencing after "years of feeling lost and alone and cursed."
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