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My Brightest Diamond (Asthmatic Kitty Records)New Grooves from Atlanta
Atlanta became known as "Hotlanta" in the '90s when it became associated with the "Dirty South," hip-hop movement. But lately the city is home to a growing indie rock scene. Today, Atlanta's Lauren Aparicio, A.K.A. DJ L, talks about the sound of Atlanta music and tells us who to look and listen for. Also: a live performance by singer/songwriter Shara Worden, who performs under the moniker My Brightest Diamond and who was recently signed to the Asthmatic Kitty label. Finally: the Harlem-born pianist Roy Eaton joins us to talk about championing the work of ragtime great Scott Joplin. This is a repeat edition of Soundcheck.
Is "Hotlanta" Still Hot?
Atlanta native Lauren Aparicio, A.K.A. DJ L talks about the growing variety of indie musicians who come from Atlanta.
My Brightest Diamond
Singer/songwriter Shara Worden, who records as My Brightest Diamond, joins us for a live performance.
Joplin Reconsidered
Pianist Roy Eaton talks about championing the work of ragtime great Scott Joplin.
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