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Eminem (Getty Images)Sexism and Hip Hop: Taking the Rap?
Does hip hop hate women? Rap music is making it to the mainstream, but the genre is still marked by sexist lyrics, raunchy radio hosts, and allegations of domestic violence. We find out why. Also: composer Phil Kline is preparing a WNYC commission called "John the Revelator," based on concepts from the Bible's Book of Revelation and named after a song by blues legend Blind Willie Johnson. He gives us a preview.
Phil Kline
From boombox symphonies to chamber music and protest songs, comopser Phil Kline's work is distinctive and wide-ranging. He shares his latest piece, a WNYC commission called "John the Revelator."
Debunking Common Wisdom on Sexism in Rap
Elizabeth Mendez Berry, a journalist for The Washington Post, Vibe, and other publications talks about how sexism is found in the rap industry.
What's Driving the Country Boom?
Country music's biggest stars come out at tonight's Country Music Awards in Nashville, just as the genre has seen rising record sales in this otherwise difficult year for the music industry. Entertainment Weekly writer Chris Willman explains why.
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