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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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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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