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Patti SmithPunk Rock Heroine
She was a pioneer punk rock queen in the 80s. Now the legendary singer Patti Smith has turned her attention to another radical woman: Joan of Arc. Smith explains her fascination with the French national heroine. And, award-winning music critic Gary Giddins. His newest book is a collection of his finest writings on everything from jazz to film noir.
Patti Smith
Patti Smith is a celebrated poet and punk icon. Now, she's paying tribute to another radical voice: the 13th century French national heroine Joan of Arc. Smith talks about her fascination poetry, punk and her other passions.
Check out Patti Smith and her camera in the Soundcheck studio!
Gary Giddins
Longtime Village Voice critic Gary Giddins talks about his new book, which re-evaluates some of the major and underrated figures in jazz, and looks at the uses of jazz in the movies.
Gary Gidden's book is available for purchase atAmazon.com
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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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.
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