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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.
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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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