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Monday, July 10, 2006
  • From <em>More Than Meets The Ear: How Symphony Musicians Made Labor History</em>
    From More Than Meets The Ear: How Symphony Musicians Made Labor History

    Music's Labor Movements

    The U.S. labor movement typically conjures images of factories and smokestacks, but what about concert halls and musical instruments? Soundcheck looks into the crucial role orchestras played in the US labor movement. Soundcheck continues its celebration of the World Cup with the sounds of victory and defeat. We'll get reports from the frontlines to find out what music people are listening to as they celebrate in the street. Plus,Ilham Ershahim, owner of Nublu Bar and record company, talks about the music that's happening over on New York's Avenue C.

Sweet Sounds of Victory

Soundcheck continues its celebration of the World Cup with the sounds of victory and defeat. We'll get reports from the frontlines to find out what music people are listening to as they celebrate in the streets.

Music's Labor Movement

The U.S. labor movement typically conjures images of factories and smokestacks, but what about concert halls and musical instruments? Julie Ayer, violinist of the Minnesota Orchestra, talks about the crucial role orchestras played in the US labor movement and her book "More Than Meets The Ear: How Symphony Musicians Made Labor History."

Sounds of Nublu


Ilham Ershahim, owner of Nublu Bar and record company, talks about the international music scene on New York's Avenue C.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.