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Efuah Grace , Abdul Rahim Kamara, and Reuben M. Koroma. (refugeeallstars.org)The Refugee All Stars
The reggae-style band "The Refugee All Stars" formed in a refugee camp in Guinea after being displaced by Sierra Leone's brutal civil war. The group's three year journey from the camps to the recording studio was captured by filmmakers in a new documentary, "The Refugee All-Stars." The filmmakers join Soundcheck to talk about the band's remarkable story. Plus, the director of the Tony-nominated musical "Jersey Boys" explains how he adapted the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the Broadway stage. And the Brooklyn band Rainer Maria perform live in-studio.
The Refugee All Stars
Filmmakers Zach Niles and Banker White discuss their documentary, "The Refugee All Stars." It is playing at the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
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Oh, What A Night
The Broadway musical "Jersey Boys,"has earned 8 Tony Award nominations, including Best Director. Its director, Des McAnuff, talks about the challenges of adapting the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to the stage.
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Rainer Maria
The Brooklyn-based indie rock band Rainer Maria performs live in-studio.
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