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Soundcheck / September 28, 2006

Soundcheck

Thursday, September 28, 2006
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  • "Chicken Noodle Soup" on YouTube
    "Chicken Noodle Soup" on YouTube

    Blues Cruise

    Over a thirty year career, blues guitarist Robert Cray has won five Grammys, sold millions of albums and is currently opening for Eric Clapton. Today, Cray shares music from "Live From Across the Pond," his latest album recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall earlier this year. Also: Carmen Consoli, Sicilian-born singer-songwriter whose music blends indie-rock, bossa nova, jazz and blues influences, performs live in the studio. And finally: The "Chicken Noodle Soup" song and dance craze started at parties in Harlem and has made a huge impact on YouTube. Now, both the DJ and the artist behind the phenomenon have inked record deals with Universal Music. Is a backlash far behind?

Robert Cray

Blues guitarist Robert Cray shares music from his latest album, "Live From Across the Pond."
Robert Cray's Web site

Carmen Consoli

Carmen Consoli, Sicilian-born singer-songwriter whose music blends indie-rock, bossa nova, jazz and blues influences, performs live.
Carmen Consoli at Joe's Pub

Do the Chicken Noodle Soup

The "Chicken Noodle Soup" song and dance craze started at parties in Harlem and has made a huge impact on YouTube. Now it's been released on a major label.
Chicken Noodle Soup Dance on YouTube

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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