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Soundcheck / April 11, 2005

Soundcheck

Monday, April 11, 2005
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  • Simon Dinnerstein, Sonatina, 1981, conté crayon, 26 1/2" x 40 1/2" - Courtesy of ACA Galleries, New York.
    Simon Dinnerstein, Sonatina, 1981, conté crayon, 26 1/2" x 40 1/2" (ACA Galleries, New York)

    Unlikely Inspirations

    The noted American painter Simon Dinnerstein’s paintings are "fantastically evocative...casting ordinary subjects in an extraordinary light." So wrote the composer Gabriela Lena Frank, who transformed some of his paintings into musical compositions, and has enlisted the Chiara Quartet and pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Simon’s daughter, to perform her work. They'll perform for us today, live in the studio. And then, M. Ward is a 31-year-old singer and songwriter who has been playing to rave reviews around the country. His newest record, Transistor Radio, conjures up the music of years past, but his talent is as fresh as the 21st century. He'll perform live as well.

    » View slideshow of artwork by Simon Dinnerstein

    » Ghosts in the Dream Machine (PDF)

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» More on M. Ward

Toumani Diabaté

Best Live Performances of 2008

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

Marvin Gaye

The Year in Music and Branding

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Taylor Swift

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

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Noteworthy New York

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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.