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Soundcheck / July 06, 2004

Soundcheck

Tuesday, July 06, 2004
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  • Calexico - photo by Nestor Anaya
    Calexico (Nestor Anaya)

    North and South of the Border

    The band Calexico takes its name from a California border town and the band manages to bridge the borders of country, folk, jazz, surf, mariachi, and the blues as well. They play live in our studio today. Also, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is dedicated to preserving the vital history of classic latin dance orchestras and writing and arranging new music for the audience of today. The orchestra’s founder salsa great Oscar Hernandez joins John Schaefer in the studio to talk about their newest album, Across 110 Street.


» The official Calexico website
» Libertad Records
» Oscar Hernandez Music
» Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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