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Patti Smith
Punk 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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Noteworthy New York
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We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.
Your "Democracy Song"
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As we march toward Election Day, Soundcheck wants you to identify a song that captures the spirit of democracy. It might be Woody Guthrie’s populist classic “This Land Is Your Land” or Sly and the Family Stone’s funky hit “Everyday People.” It might even be a current Top 40 hit with mass appeal. Put on your musical thinking cap, get creative, then post your song here.
Buying Music: A Smackdown Series
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Check out our ongoing series of Soundcheck Smackdown debates on the music marketplace -- and how we shop inside it. Part I: the pros and cons of MySpace. Part II: two documentarians throw down over music at Wal-Mart. Coming up: Part III: iTunes and Part IV: iPod vs. Zune
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Atmosphere
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With minimalist beats and confessional rhymes, the hip-hop duo Atmosphere became the toast of the hip-hop underground after it formed 10 years ago. Now, the group has turned to classic funk and soul, and frontman Slug is still telling captivating stories. They perform in our studio.
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Tin Pan Alley
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A two-block stretch of West 28th Street was once the home of American songwriters and music publishers. But buildings in area are now up for sale, and preservationists fear a major development is in the works. We look at the history and future of Tin Pan Alley.
I Am Azerrad ... No, I Am Azerrad!
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Nirvana biographer and indie-rock historian Michael Azerrad writes about musicians for a living. Now, the British band Tubelord (pictured) has written about him -- and the lyrics are a tad scary.
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Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile
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Two major players from the worlds of classical and American roots music have joined forces for an album of new material. They perform in our studio.
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