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Soundcheck / July 19, 2005

Soundcheck

Tuesday, July 19, 2005
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  • Popstrology: The Art and Science of Reading the Pop Stars by Ian Van Tuyl
    Popstrology: The Art and Science of Reading the Pop Stars by Ian Van Tuyl

    Popstrological Viewpoint

    Today on the show: Ian Van Tuyl, author of the book Popstrology: The Art and Science of Reading the Pop Stars. Do you think you know what star you were born under? Think again! Van Tuyl has created a new method of self-discovery: examining not the stars in the sky, but the pop stars on the charts the day you were born. We'll open the phones for popstrological readings.

Popstrology: the Art and Science of Pop Stars

Ian Van Tuyl will take your calls and offer up his postrological readings.
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Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

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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

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

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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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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