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Soundcheck / May 19, 2006

Soundcheck

Friday, May 19, 2006
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  • Andy Bell of Erasure performs on stage at Vicar Street during "The Erasure Show" 2005 tour in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images)
    Andy Bell of Erasure performs on stage at Vicar Street during "The Erasure Show" 2005 tour in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty Images)

    Erasure Turns Acoustic

    Erasure, the British synth-pop group whose early hits included "Chains of Love" and "Ship of Fools," won a cult-like following in the 1980s. Led by the flamboyant Andy Bell - one of the first openly gay performers in pop music - they became known for their intense melodies and sweeping electronic balladry. Nearly two decades later they have released a new acoustic album, "Union Street," and today they perform live in the studio. Also, a conversation with Peter Lavezzoli, author of The Dawn of Indian Music in the West: Bhairavi. He explains how a 1955 recording called "Music of India: Morning and Evening Ragas" was largely responsible for introducing Western audiences to the sounds of the Indian tabla and the tamboura.

India Rising

Peter Lavezzoli, author of The Dawn of Indian Music in the West: Bhairavi discusses the rise in popularity of Indian music in the West.

Erasure Unplugged

A live acoustic performance by Erasure in the WNYC studio.

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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