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The New Jersey SmyphonyDealing with Debt
The New Jersey Symphony has a prized collection of rare, 17th-century string instruments worth millions of dollars. But the orchestra’s now facing a six-figure deficit and as a result, some of those instruments may be up for sale. Soundcheck looks into how the New Jersey Symphony plans to deal with its financial crunch. Plus, Green Gartside, frontman of Scritti Politti, discusses his comeback album "White Bread Black Beer." It's his first album in seven years. Plus, National Geographic offers downloads.
New Jersey Symphony Faces Deficit
The New Jersey Symphony has a prized collection of rare, 17th-century string instruments worth millions of dollars. Willa J. Conrad, classical music critic of the Newark Star Ledger, explains how the symphony's six-figure deficit may lead to the sale of these rare instruments.
» N.J. Symphony pulls strings in deal to meet its expenses
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National Geographic Offers World Music
National Geographic is known for its iconic images, television specials and magazine articles, and now its offering a world music services. Composer, musicologist talks about his new project, "National Geographic World Music." He is joined by Tom Pryor, "World Music" editor.
Green Gartside a.k.a. Scritti Politti
Green Gartside, frontman of Scritti Politti, discusses his comeback album "White Bread Black Beer." It's his first album in seven years.
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Introducing our Video Contest
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In Studio: Angel Deradoorian
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The 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist performs live in our studio.
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Cucu Diamantes Performs Amor Cronico
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In Studio: Stephanie McKay
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The local singer-songwriter performs "Jackson Avenue," a nostalgic toast to her childhood in the South Bronx.
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In Studio: The Decemberists
The Portland, Ore., band's latest album, "The Hazards of Love," is a concept album with a mythological flair. They joined Soundcheck to play live for a studio audience in WNYC's Greene Space.
Sound Off
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Throughout May, Soundcheck presents “Sound Off” a Friday series on the many aspects of noise in music and our lives. The series -- which coincides with “Better Hearing and Speech Month” -- looks at issues like New York’s noisiest neighborhoods, the latest research on iPods and hearing loss, and what happens when noise becomes a musical ingredient.
