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Fela KutiFighting AIDS with Afrobeat
On the eve of World AIDS Day, we review the music and life of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician who created Afrobeat, and who died of AIDS in 1997. And: Juilliard and Carnegie Hall have launched a new project designed to send musicians into New York’s public schools. We hear what it's about and whether it can have an impact. Also: the new Jewish music ensemble Brave Old World.
Fela Kuti
We look at the music and life of the man who created Afrobeat, became a living symbol of the rights of African people, and who died of AIDS in 1997. His records are being reissued by big labels, and his music can also be heard in NYC’s "Jump’n’Funk" dance parties.
No Music Left Behind
Juilliard and Carnegie Hall have launched a new project designed to send musicians into New York’s public schools. Orchestra consultant and blogger Drew McManus and Dr. Thomas Wolf, author of the Magic Of Music final report from the Knight Foundation, offer their views.
Drew McManus at Artsjournal.com
Magic of Music Final Report by Thomas Wolfe
Brave Old World
Brave Old World has performed their contemporary take on klezmer music in the U.S., Europe and Israel. Their album
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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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