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Monday, May 01, 2006
  • Lila Downs
    Lila Downs

    A Spanish Show of Strength

    Today is expected to be a national day of protest for immigrant rights. Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs stops by to discuss why she feels the immigration debate is so critical, and also weigh in the controversy surrounding the new Spanish version of the "Star Spangled Banner." Also: The firm Rafael Viñoly Architects has designed some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, from Philadelphia's Kimmel Center to Jazz at Lincoln Center theater to the Tokyo International Forum, a performing-arts and convention center. It's perhaps not surprising then that he almost pursued a career as a concert pianist. Today, "starchitect" Viñoly discusses the music that inspires his designs. Finally, a live performance by the band Hem.

Lila Downs

Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs gives a live performance.
» Lila Downs's Web site

Rafael Vinoly

Rafael Vinoly, the New York architect, discusses how music has influenced his designs.
» Rafael Vinoly Architects Web site

Hem

The Brooklyn indie-folk band Hem stops by for a live performance.
» Hem Web site

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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