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All the Reggaeton Rage
Reggaeton is arguably the hottest Latin music phenomenon to hit the radio waves. A fusion of Jamaican reggae with hip-hop and Spanglish lyrics, it's showing no signs of fading. But with all the hype, there are very few hit artists. Today, a closer look at who stands out in the genre. Also: Friday marks the biggest shopping day of the holiday season, and in advance, we look at the changing face of the music retail business. As big-box retailers and Starbucks are selling CDs, what is the place of the traditional CD store? Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper discusses the state of the business. Finally, marking the 150th anniversary of Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," we're joined by NYU Professor Karen Karbiener, who sheds light on the Brooklyn writer's connections to music.
Shop 'Till You Drop
Rolling Stone writer Steve Knopper joins us to look at the changing face of CD stores.
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Walt Whitman
NYU Professor Karen Karbiener discusses Walt Whitman and the music he was inspired by, as well as what inspired him.
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Irma Thomas
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August 22, 2008
New Orleans singer Irma Thomas has survived 50 years in the music business - and at least two hurricanes. She joins us to talk about her record, Simply Grand.
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Who's On Top and Who Should Be?
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August 14, 2008
Soundcheck looks at the artists who are reigning atop the Billboard albums chart -- and what their rankings tell us about the state of pop music.
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The Next Big Things
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Paste magazine editor-in-chief Josh Jackson joins us to talk about Johnny Flynn, Janelle Monae, Bon Iver, Amy MacDonald and other must-hear artists who made Paste’s list of "The Best of What’s Next: 26 Emerging Artists You Should Know."
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