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Songwriter David Gray has spoken out against the reported use of his song "Babylon" by U.S. interrogators.
Blaring loud music has become a standard interrogation technique in prisons from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo. Today, a look at musicians who are speaking out about the practice. Also: Colin McGrath's new album "Window Seat" is steeped in storytelling, images of Americana, and sounds of classical, folk and pop music. McGrath performs live in our studio.
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Colin McGrathTesting the Limits of Music
Blaring loud music has become a standard interrogation technique in prisons from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo. Now, some musicians are speaking out about the practice. We look at the use of music as a weapon of war. We're joined by Chloe Davies from the UK human rights organization Reprieve, and ...
CD Picks of the Week
Vladimir Horowitz, "Horowitz in Hamburg: The Last Concert" (Deutsche Grammophon)
In June 1987, the great Russian pianist Vladimir Horowitz arrived in Hamburg, Germany at the end of a long European tour. He was 83 and it turned out to be his last public engagement. Fortunately, there were microphones from North ...
In June 1987, the great Russian pianist Vladimir Horowitz arrived in Hamburg, Germany at the end of a long European tour. He was 83 and it turned out to be his last public engagement. Fortunately, there were microphones from North ...
Colin McGrath
Singer-songwriter Colin McGrath combines textured instrumentation with lyrics that are contemplative and quirky. His new album, "Window Seat," is steeped in storytelling and images of Americana. Sounds of classical, folk and pop music paint touching scenes of everyday life. He performs live in our studio.
Music: The Oldest Weapon
Music has probably been used as a weapon of war for as long as we’ve waged wars. The Scots marched with their highland pipes and drums because they believed the music would pump up their warriors – and if their enemies got ...