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Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  • Microsoft's Zune MP3 player
    Microsoft's Zune MP3 player

    Bill Gates V. the iPod

    Microsoft released its much-anticipated MP3 player called Zune today. New York Times tech guru David Pogue shares his thoughts on gadgets that dare to challenge the iPod. And: Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin performs live in the studio. Also: Avantgarde and electronica music composer Daniel Figis.

Microsoft takes on the iPod

Zune is Micorsoft's new MP3-player that aims to take on the iPod. Tech guru David Pogue of the New York Times fills us in on the latest chapter in the MP3 wars.

Zune v. iPod: Clash of the Titans

Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin

Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin has a new release is called "These Four Walls." She'll perform live in the studio.

Avantguard Irish Electronica

Irish composer Daniel Figgis discusses a new instrumental song cycle, "Post-Production," written for the New Sounds Live series at the World Financial Center.

When I Missed the Boat

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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

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

Ahmad Jamal

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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.