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It's been dubbed "CSI Mozart" but after months of DNA sleuthing forensic scientists say they have failed to unravel the 200-year old mystery of a skull long believed to be Mozart's. The inconclusive results were announced yesterday on Austrian state television. We're joined by professor Walther Parson, the lead researcher from the Institute for Forensic Medicine in Innsbruck. Also on the show is Queen Esther, a southern born, now Harlem-based vocalist, songwriter and award winning actor who’s been busy creating a sound she calls Black Americana. And we hear from the author of the best-selling book, "The Devil's Horn: The Story of the Saxophone, from Noisy Novelty to King of Cool."
Mozart's Skull
The experts at the Institute for Forensic Medicine in Innsbruck, Austria, unveil their findings on Mozart's long lost skull.
» International Mozarteum Foundation's Website
The Devil's Horn
Author Michael Segall tells the history of an instrument whose sound is synonymous with cool: the saxaphone.
Queen Esther
Southern-born, Harlem-based soul singer Queen Esther is her own royal combination of country, gospel and charisma. She'll perform live in the studio.
» Queen Esther's Website
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Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the romantic indie film Once, will debate which is more powerful: a love song or a breakup song. And: live music from Grammy winning violinist Joshua Bell and Cuban stars Tiempo Libre.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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