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Soundcheck

Wednesday, March 15, 2006
  • Gwyneth Paltrow (left) and a seasoned karaoke hustler (Huey Lewis, right) star in Hollywood Pictures' Duets - 2000
    Gwyneth Paltrow (left) and a seasoned karaoke hustler (Huey Lewis, right) star in Hollywood Pictures' Duets - 2000 (Hollywood Pictures)

    It Takes Two to Tango

    They say it takes two to tango. Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone Magazine joins us for a discussion of the age-old genre of the musical duet, from classic pairings like George Jones and Tammy Wynette, and through more contemporary ones like Mariah Carey and Old Dirty Bastard. Also, a visit with the Canadian fiddle-driven band of eight musical brothers and sisters known as Leahy. And: the overabundant iPod accessories market.

What Makes A Duo Great?

Anthony DeCurtis joins us for a conversation about the best musical duets.

All in the Family

The 8-piece Canadian band known as Leahy is unique in their multi-genre instrumental sound, which combines jazz, bluegrass, country and Celtic music. And, they're all siblings. They perform live in the studio.
» Leahy's website

Accessorize Your iPod

We speak with the editor-in-chief at iLounge.com, a website devoted to iPod accessories.
» iLounge website

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

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.