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Soundcheck / September 07, 2005

Soundcheck

Wednesday, September 07, 2005
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  • Allen Toussaint plays live on Soundcheck - photo by Irene Trudel/WNYC
    Allen Toussaint plays live on Soundcheck (Irene Trudel/WNYC)

    New Orleans Blues

    Last week, New Orleans singer and songwriter Allen Toussaint was among the many musicians forced to evacuate the city as floodwaters rose. Today, he talks about his escape and about the future of the New Orleans music scene. He also talks about a career that's included writing songs for The Meters, Dr. John, Patti LaBelle and many others - achievements that led to a place in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Also on the show: Brooklyn's own Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. The buzz band talks about their growing popularity (thanks in part to file-sharing) and about writing indie pop that's "clever, catchy and a little depressed" (Detroit Metro Times).

Renaissance Man of New Orleans

Singer and songwriter Allen Toussaint sheds light on New Orleans' culture treasures, and offers a live performance.
» Allen Toussaint on NPR's Fresh Air
» Allen Toussaint: Benefit for New Orleans, September 18
» Allen Toussaint: Benefit for New Orleans, September 25
» Terrance Blanchard Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, September 18
» Hurricane Katrina: Updates and Analysis
» A list of NOLA musicians that are safe

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

A visit with Brooklyn's own indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
» Clap Your Sands Say Yeah Web site

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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