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Thursday, January 06, 2005
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    The Year 2004 in Pop and World Music

    The year 2004 in pop music brought equal parts protesting and dancing. Today, New York Times critic Kelefa Sanneh weighs in on a year that saw noteworthy comebacks (from U2 to Eminem) and blockbuster breakouts (Kanye West). As Sanneh recently wrote of the rapper-producer, “[West] chuckles at his own endless supply of shameless jokes. There's only one sensible response: Join him." Also on the show: Billboard columnist Anastasia Tsioulcas weighs in on the year’s highlights in World Music.

Additional Resources:
» Pop Music Critics’ Round-Up
» Anastasia Tsioulcas on classical music
» Soundcheck presents "Critics Week"

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.