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Thursday, August 17, 2006
  • Duncan Sheik
    Duncan Sheik

    Immigrant Song

    New census figures show that immigrants from Mexico, China, India and Guyana have grown in huge numbers throughout New York City. Today, find out what your new neighbors are listening to -- from Mexican rock to a rap group from Chinatown. Also on the show: Duncan Sheik, a pop singer who hit the charts in the mid-90s with "Barely Breathing," and who recently made a mark in a new arena with his hit Off-Broadway musical "Spring Awakening." He joins us in advance of his appearance at Spiegeltent near the South Street Seaport. And finally, a live performance by Indian Ocean, a band from New Delhi whose unique music fuses Indian folk, jazz and rock.

The Sound of NYC's Immigrants

Siddhartha Mitter, a freelance journalist and contributor to the Boston Globe, offers a musical tour of New York's immigrant communities.

C'est Sheik

Duncan Sheik shares music from his latest album, "White Limousine."
Duncan Sheik's Web site

Indian Ocean

A live performance by the Indian fusion band, Indian Ocean. More information about Indian Ocean's upcoming gigs
» Indian Ocean's website

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