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Songs of the Road
Rock and Roll history is rich with three-chord tributes to that four-wheel mode of transportation: the automobile. In advance of the July 4th travel rush, WNYC's Rex Doane takes us on a rock and roll road-trip with car songs from the '50s to the present day. We explore the secret history of road songs as well as songs about hot rods and truckers, and songs that use cars as metaphors for women. Also: Get out your sombrero, it's time for "Mariachi 101." While the original Mariachi were Mexican street musicians, today they're a growing part of the mainstream entertainment industry. Joining us is the head of a New York-based Mariachi school.
Car Culture
Americans love their cars. They also love songs about cars. WNYC's Rex Doane surveys some of the prime examples of the genre.
» A Partial List of Car Songs
» Rex Doane's WFMU show
Mariachi 101
In advance of Mexico's presidential elections this Sunday, we look at the colorful story and music of a New York-based Mariachi School.
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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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