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Friday, September 12, 2003
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  • How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

    Soundcheck is hitting the road for a live broadcast from the famous Carnegie Hall. In honor of the opening of Zankel Hall, Soundcheck speaks with a musician and a composer involved in the festivities. First, Cuban-born jazz pianist Omar Sosa joins us. Sosa, considered one of the ambassadors of the new Cuban jazz sound, gives a concert with his octet this weekend. Next, composer Steve Reich --called one of the greatest living composers-- offers some perspective on the importance of Zankel Hall. Reich also tells us which of his works will be performed at Zankel Hall this weekend.

Additional Resources:
  • More on Zankel Hall opening
  • More on Steve Reich
  • More on Omar Sosa
    • Irma Thomas

    Irma Thomas

    Soundcheck

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    New Orleans singer Irma Thomas has survived 50 years in the music business - and at least two hurricanes. She joins us to talk about her record, Simply Grand.

    Bon Iver

    Soundcheck

    July 30, 2008
    Singer-songwriter Justin Vernon spent a winter holed up in his father's hunting cabin in remote Wisconsin, recording songs about solitude that would be released under the name Bon Iver. He joins us to play some of them live.

    Billboard Chart

    Who's On Top and Who Should Be?

    Soundcheck

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    Soundcheck looks at the artists who are reigning atop the Billboard albums chart -- and what their rankings tell us about the state of pop music.

    Janelle Monae

    The Next Big Things

    Soundcheck

    Paste magazine editor-in-chief Josh Jackson joins us to talk about Johnny Flynn, Janelle Monae, Bon Iver, Amy MacDonald and other must-hear artists who made Paste’s list of "The Best of What’s Next: 26 Emerging Artists You Should Know."

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