Critics Week 2011: Siddhartha Mitter
Thursday, December 22, 2011
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Siddhartha Mitter
A revolutionary anthem from Tunisia becomes a song of the year. Today: Critics Week continues with a look back at 2011’s best music from around the globe with freelance arts journalist Siddhartha Mitter. Plus, highlights from the past twelve months in dance. And: A live performance from singer-songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis.
Best of 2011: Siddhartha Mitter
This week’s year-in-review special continues with Siddhartha Mitter, a music journalist who contributes to the Boston Globe, MTV Iggy, MTV Desi and other outlets.
Best of 2011: Dance
Dancer and historian Jennifer Homans - whose own book "Apollo’s Angels" made best-of lists in 2010 – joins us to share the top moments from the world of dance in 2011.
In Studio: Jeffrey Lewis
Singer-songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis joins us to play songs from his new album A Turn in the Dream-Songs. Plus, he shares his picks for the best comics and graphic novels from the past year.
Gig Alert: The Suzan
The Suzan plays with Field Mouse, Speedy Ortiz and Me & Mars at Big Snow Buffalo Lounge on Thursday night. Download the all-girl group's catchy, danceable number "Come Come" here.