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Beyonce (hassy's/flickr)
Recent documents found on Wikileaks have unearthed details that link Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi to pop stars like Beyonce and Mariah Carey. Today: the connection between the Qaddafi family and pop stars. Plus: Lo-fi pop duo Tennis performs live in the studio.
Qaddafi and Pop
Recently leaked cables reveal that several American pop icons were paid millions to perform at private events hosted by the infamous Qaddafi clan. Randy Cohen and Rolling Stone journalist Steve Knopper will examine the connection between the Libyan dictator’s family and Top 40 stars. And, we explore this ethical question: does it matter who pays the piper?
In Studio: Tennis
Lo-fi pop group Tennis, made up of married couple Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, have a lot to say about the sea. The duo recently released their first full length album “Cape Dory” which chronicles their travels on the Eastern seaboard. They’ll bring their seafaring stories and perform live in the studio.
Remix the Rails!
Calling all musicians: transform ordinary subway sounds from the New York City subway into extraordinary music in Soundcheck’s Remix the Rails contest!
Gig Alert: Fred Hersch
Visionary jazz pianist Fred Hersch plays the Jazz Standard Thursday through Sunday. Download a lucious solo piano track from his brand-new album Alone at the Vanguard for free here.