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Soundcheck / June 07, 2006

Soundcheck

Wednesday, June 07, 2006
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    Gol!: Soccer Songs From Around the World

    All across the world, soccer fans are eagerly anticipating the first match of the World Cup, set for this Friday. Soundcheck kicks off its World Cup celebration with soccer songs from around the globe. We'll talk about music inspired by the sport, team songs, and why some musicians are rabid soccer fans. Then, two musicians talk about the benefits and challenges of being accomplished, talented and young. Conductor Alondra de la Parra explains how she managed to breakthrough the stereotypes of her profession. She was the first Mexican woman ever to conduct in New York City, is the founder and artistic director of the Mexican American Symphony Orchestra and she's only 25-years-old. She's joined by Venezuelan double-bassist Edicson Ruiz. At age 21, he’s the youngest member of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Ole! Ole! Ole!


All around the world, soccer fans are gearing up for the opening of the World Cup tournament on Friday. Jonathan Webster, BBC Music Magazine contributor, looks into the many connections between music and soccer. He is joined Bill Werde of Billboard Magazine.
» More on the World Cup

Young and Talented


Conductor Alondra de la Parra and double-bassist Edicson Ruiz talk about the challenges of being accomplished, talented and young. They also share notes on their concert at Lincoln Center, featuring a world premiere of Venezulean composer Paul Desenne’s Concerto for Double Bass.
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Toumani Diabaté

Best Live Performances of 2008

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We revisit memorable in-studio performances from Toumani Diabaté, Cat Power, Regina Spektor, and others.

Marvin Gaye

The Year in Music and Branding

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Pop music and advertising go together like peanut butter and jelly. Grey Group music director Josh Rabinowitz shares his picks for the best song picks and ad campaigns of 2008.

Taylor Swift

Critics Week

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Music writers look back at the year's best pop, rock, hip hop, classical, jazz, Latin and world albums. Plus: the worst music of the year and the best online music. Read our critics' lists here. And don't forget to cast your vote in our best-albums poll.

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Noteworthy New York

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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.