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(Shausha Cameron)The Star-Mangled Banner?
The National Association for Music Education recently conducted a poll that found that nearly two-thirds of American adults do not know all the words to the national anthem. Today: find out why the anthem is so hard to sing, and what one group of music teachers is doing to re-teach it to Americans. We speak with Dr. John Mahlmann, executive director of the association, which recently kicked off a National Anthem Project. Also: Violinist and composer Mark O'Connor writes classical pieces that draw on the imagery of the American landscape and folk music. Today, he performs live with the Edgeffect Ensemble, a trio that also features pianist Soyeon Lee and cellist Soo Bae. And finally, the Jimi Hendrix of Kyrgyzstan gives us a musical tour through Central Asia.
"Notorious" implications, and....The National Anthem Project
We take a look at a breaking legal decision that halts the sale of the 1994 record by the rapper, Notorious B.I.G.
The Star-Spangled Banner – you've heard it at countless sporting events. But how many of us really know the song? A look at the National Anthem Project.
» National Anthem Project Web site
Mark O'Connor
Violinist and composer Mark O'Connor performs with his Edgeffect ensemble.
» Mark O'Connor's Web site
Aga Khan, let me rock you
The Aga Khan Music Initiative reveals the music of Central Asia.
» More info about the Via Kabul tour
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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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