The Political Life of Leonard Bernstein
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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(LOC, Music Division)
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The late composer Leonard Bernstein left behind a vast legacy in the world of music. He also left a long paper trail at the FBI. Today: how politics and government surveillance shaped Bernstein’s musical career. Later: Argentinian songstress Juana Molina performs live in our studio.
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Juana Molina
Juana Molina went from a being a comic actress on Argentinean TV to one of the most innovative singer-songwriters from Latin America today. She joins us for a live performance of her dreamy and funny songs that play with pop, beats and loops.
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