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The Mister Softee ice cream truck is a frequent soundtrack to a walk in the park. (voteprime/flickr)
As New York City turns old industrial spaces into new public parks, battles are being waged over noise: from loud concerts to helicopter traffic.
On today's show, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe answers your questions about noise in city parks. Also: Argentine-American composer Osvaldo Golijov shares new recordings of his genre-bending works.
Sound Off: Park Noise
In this installment of our monthly series “Sound Off,” we examine how the sounds of ...
Osvaldo Golijov
Parks and Silent Recreation
Does noise in the city parks bother you? Enough to keep you from using them? Tell Soundcheck.
Gig Alerts: Horse Feathers
This indie folk outfit have a new album out, and they'll be playing Union Hall tonight. Download their warm track "Belly of June."
Gig Alerts: Royal Forest
The Austin-based band formerly known as Loxsly are currently on tour supporting their new EP, and they roll into town tonight to play Glasslands Gallery. Download their new track "Courtesy in Decline."
Gig Alerts: Sara Serpa Trio
The Portuguese jazz singer and her trio will play tonight at the intimate Bar Next Door, downstairs from La Lanterna di Vittorio. Download her enchanting track "10 Longos Dias de Chuva" ("10 Long Days of Rain").