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MatisyahuReggae Nation
Reggae. It's no longer just about Jamaican politics and smoking pot in dorm rooms. We'll take the pulse of contemporary reggae, from the Hasidic Jewish reggae star Matisyahu to the latest in ska, dub, and other styles. Also: trumpeter and bandleader Wallace Roney takes up residence at the Village Vanguard this week. We'll talk with him about his fusing acoustic and electronic elements in traditional jazz. And, James Levine the Music and Artistic Director of the Metropolitan Opera is still recovering after taking a tumble as he left the stage at the end of a concert. Will he take the podium again? We have an update with New York Times arts reporter Daniel J. Wakin.
Reggae that Rocks
Matisyahu is an Hasidic Jew who has found true spiritual expression in reggae music. But is he the future of the music? We'll ask for your thoughts on the state of reggae.
Wallace Roney, Jazz Trumpter
He's played with the greats ever since he was a teenager. But jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney has become a legend on his own. He performs live in the studio.
» Wallace Roney's website
» Village Vanguard website
James Levine Recovering
New York Times arts reporter Daniel J. Wakin gives an update on the Metropolitan Opera and Boston Symphony conductor.
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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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