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Wednesday, February 01, 2006
  • Irvin Mayfield
    Irvin Mayfield (www.irvinmayfield.com)

    The State of the Music

    What is the state of the music industry? After hearing about terrorism and renewable energy in last night's State of the Union Speech, experts will join us to look at the issues that matter most in the music world. Trumpeter and Cultural Ambassador of New Orleans, Irvin Mayfield, talks about jazz after Hurricane Katrina. Also: Eric Arnold from the East Bay Express tells us if commercial hip-hop has hit a critical mass. Plus, American symphonies struggle to fill seats and what's new in downloading technology.

The State of Rock and Jazz

New York Times writer Kelefa Sanneh discusses issues pertinent to the rock industry. And trumpeter and Cultural Ambassador of New Orleans, Irvin Mayfield, talks about jazz after Hurricane Katrina.
» Kelefa Sanneh New York Times article
» New Orleans Jazz Orchestra web site

The State of Hip-Hop... And The American Orchestra

Has commercial hip-hop hit a critical mass? East Bay Express writer Eric Arnold speculates on the future of hip-hop.
» Eric Arnold article in East Bay Express

Jesse Rosen from the American Symphony Orchestra League speaks of the status of American symphony orchestras.
» American Symphony League web site

The State of Biz

Ethan Smith from the Wall Street Journal surveys the state of the recording and concert industries.

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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