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Tuesday, January 04, 2005
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    The Year in Pop Music and Film

    Thanks to a highly polarizing election season, 2004 became the year when musicians entered the political fray. Through major tours ("Vote for Change") and new songs, artists lined up to rally against George W. Bush. But that wasn't the only story of the year. Rappers and rockers turned to electro and new wave; country stars drew on hip-hop. Today on Soundcheck, New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles offers his highlights of the year. 2004 was also a year when music went to the movies, with bio-pics about Ray Charles, Cole Porter, and Bobby Darin. Newsday film critic Gene Seymour offers a look back at music and film.

Sharon Jones - Live in the Greene Space!

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On the day that Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings release their fourth album, “I Learned the Hard Way,” they join Soundcheck for a live performance from WNYC’s Greene Space. Buy your tickets here.

Imelda May Live

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Joseph Arthur Live

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The Borromeo Quartet Live

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Suzanne Vega

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Dawn Landes

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The Heavy

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The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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