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Seven Sins: Envy

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Friday, March 20, 2009

In our Friday series "Seven Sins: the Deadly Medley," we look at how the one of the so-called "deadly sins" has shaped music in every genre. Today: how envy plays out in everything from rock and country to Latin and hip-hop. Also: lauded by many as the world's leading guitar quartet, the Romeros are celebrating their 50th year. The ensemble joins us with a live performance.

Songs of Envy

Our Friday series Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley continues with a look at how the deadly sins have shaped music from a variety of genres. Today: Envy. Our guests include two music critics: Jon Caramanica, who writes about pop, hip hop and country for the New York Times, and Carolina ...

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Live from SXSW

A live report from Soundcheck producer Joel Meyer on this year's South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX.

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The Romeros Live

Now marking its 50th year, The Romeros is still widely considered to be the world's leading guitar quartet. Dubbed the "Royal Family of the Guitar" early on in its career, the ensemble today consists of three generations of artists, and specializes in the composers from the group’s Spanish heritage. The ...

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"A Good Mess"

I just arrived in Austin and dove into the thick of it all - straight from the plane to downtown. My cab driver alerted me to the fact that traffic had been backed up into downtown. "You here for South by Southwest?" he asked. After I said yes, he chuckled. ...

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Envy: this is a deadly sin???

OK, let me just say right off the bat that I'm down with the whole deadly sin idea. Lust, greed, pride, gluttony - even wrath and sloth have things to recommend them. Not that I'm condoning any of this, of course. But you have to admit, 6 weeks into our ...

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Envy: Carolina Gonzalez's Deadly Medley

In the latest installment of our Friday series, "Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley," we examine envy. Carolina Gonzalez, who writes about music for the New York Daily News, names her favorite songs on the topic.

Alaska y Dinarama, "A quien le importa"
Vicentico Valdes, "Envidia (bolero. sample lyric: when ...

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Envy: Jon Caramanica's Deadly Melody

In the latest installment of our Friday series, "Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley," we examine envy. Jon Caramanica, who writes about music for the New York Times, names his favorite songs on the topic.

Nas - "Hate Me Now"
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire - "My Money Gets Jealous"
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Men or Astro-Men?

DJ duo NASA performs in the tent outside Emo's.

DJ duo NASA performs in the tent outside Emo\'s.


This picture doesn't do last night's NASA show at Emo's Annex justice. (It turns out iPhones aren't even good for taking pictures ...

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