Baby Boomers have Woodstock. Generation X has Kurt Cobain. Now, the twenty-somethings of Generation Y are getting nostalgic for the late ‘90s. Today, music journalist and culture writer David Browne joins us for a look at why young Americans are partying like it was 1999. Also: jazz pianist Robert Glasper plays live in our studio.
Party Like It's 1999
Back in the late 90s, Harry Potter was a ‘tween sensation, Blink 182 ruled the airwaves and the job market was promising. Today, music journalist and author David Browne and Ali Koehler of the Brooklyn indie punk group Vivian Girls join us for a look at why young Americans are ...
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Michael Daugherty – Fire & Blood; MotorCity Triptych; Raise the Roof Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Neeme Jarvi, conductor; Ida Kavafian, violin (Naxos) – Picked by Brian Wise
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Michael Daugherty – Fire & Blood; MotorCity Triptych; Raise the Roof Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Neeme Jarvi, conductor; Ida Kavafian, violin (Naxos) – Picked by Brian Wise
Last Forever: No Place Like Home (2nd Story Sound) – picked ...
Robert Glasper
With his 2007 album, jazz pianist Robert Glasper made it to several best-of-the-year lists covering hip-hop producer J Dilla and combining Herbie Hancock with Radiohead. On his new record, Double Booked, he continues to explore the jazzy side of hip-hop, and adds some country to that mix. He will play ...