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Female emcees have always been a rarity in the testosterone-fueled rap world, but lately they have almost disappeared. Today, a rapper and a writer discuss whether the genre needs a woman's movement. Also: the young Alisa Weilerstein is only 27 but she's practically a veteran in the classical music world, having made her orchestral debut with the Cleveland Orchestra at age 13. She joins us to perform the music of J.S. Bach.
Searching for Female Rappers
Female emcees, or "femcees," have always been a minority in hip-hop. But in this decade, they became almost an endangered species. The few women in the genre are not nearly as successful or engaged as rappers like Queen Latifah or Foxy Brown, who made inroads in the 1980s and '90s. ...
Alisa Weilerstein
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein joins us to perform one of her passions: the Bach Cello Suites.
The “Femcee” Problem
What do you think of women’s roles in hip-hop? Tell Soundcheck.
Gig Alerts: Michel Camilo
The vivacious pianist and his trio will be appearing all weekend at Blue Note. Download his funky, easygoing track "Just Now."
Gig Alerts: Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow)
The Black Moth Super Rainbow frontman will be striking out on his own again with a second solo album due out in May. Download "Fresh Hex," a trippy jam featuring Beck. Then see Tobacco Saturday at Knitting Factory.
Gig Alerts: Susana Baca
The Afro-Peruvian singer songwriter takes the stage at Le Poisson Rouge on Sunday. Download her take on "El Bosque Armado (La Canoa)," penned by the Peruvian great Chabuca Granda.