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WNYC Young People's Concert Chorus in Spain 2003

Babbitt to Bollywood

Thursday, July 21, 2005

In a career that has spanned over seven decades, composer Milton Babbitt is best known for being one of the early gurus of the synthesizer and electronic music, as well as for his intellectual arrangements for classical and jazz music. Now, he is collaborating with the Young People’s Chorus of New York City on a new project, and he'll join us to talk about working with a younger generation of musicians. The WNYC Young People's Radio Chorus will also present a world premiere of a new work by composer Kevin James, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Then we'll travel to the Indian subcontinent as we take a look at the music and dance traditions of Bollywood. We'll speak with WNYC's cultural producer Judith Kampfner, and with Sandip Roy, music commentator and radio personality.

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Bollywood Dance!

Cultural reporter Judith Kampfner explores the styles of Bollywood dance, right here in New York. Some films to check out: Bhaji on the Beach Monsoon Wedding Bride and Prejudice Bend it like Beckham Lagaan Devdas Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham Kal Ho Na Ho Bunty aur Babli Kaal
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Bollywood Music!

Sandip Roy, music commentator will provide an overview of the greatest hits of Bollywood song.

New Works by the WNYC Young People's Radio Choir

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The WNYC Young People's Radio Choir present the premiere of a work by composer Kevin James comemmorating the attacks. We'll also speak with one of the most important composers of the 20th and 21st century, Milton Babbitt, about his collaboration with the choir.
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