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Detroit's Musical Stimulus

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Monday, March 29, 2010

In Detroit, tax breaks and government programs are not only aimed at economic recovery but have also been helping the arts and music. Today, we look at these efforts to bring back Detroit's faded Motown glory and the effects the arts can have in revitalizing a city. Also, jazz musician Christian Scott joins us live to perform songs from his new album.

Music and Economic Recovery

Long battered by business closings and abandonment, Detroit has also become a laboratory for artistic entrepreneurship. Some local musicians are hoping to take advantage of huge new tax breaks for recording artists and restore some of the city's faded Motown glory. Meanwhile, urban planners are hoping to replicate the "Bilboa ...

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Christian Scott

Christian Scott is a Grammy nominated jazz trumpeter and composer from New Orleans who became known for his "whisper technique." Through his breathing temperature and articulation, he can produce a sound more like a whispering human voice. He joins us to play live songs from his new album, "Yesterday You ...

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Delorean performed at CoCo 66 in Greenpoint on March 26.

Shots You Snapped

Last week in NYC live music: Spoon, YelaWolf, The Clogs, Surf City and much more. Here are the Shots You Snapped.

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Musical Déjà Vu

What, if anything, should be done to support orchestras, museums, and arts organizations struggling in a tough economy?

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BRAHMS

Gig Alerts: BRAHMS

This electro-pop trio will open for Lemonade and Delorean tonight at Mercury Lounge. Download their dancy track "Another Time."

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Romain Collin

Gig Alerts: Romain Collin

This rising pianist will take the stage solo tonight at Smalls. Download his trio's warm track "Onward, Upward."

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Gig Alerts: Akiko Pavolka & House of Illusion

This velvety-voiced chanteuse and pianist will be playing with her jazz-pop ensemble tonight at Barbes. Download her lush track "Harbor Song."

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No Cover: The Black Twig Pickers

The Black Twig Pickers had just released a collaborative album with their buddy Jack Rose when he died this winter. Last month, the group assembled at Issue Project Room to pay tribute.

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