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Flavor of Love 2 (VH1)Skin Color, Stereotypes and "Minstrel Rap"
The use of the N-word and the recent popularity of so-called "Minstrel Rap" songs and VH1's "Flavor of Love 2" show are raising concerns about the depiction of black people in the music industry. Today, the Rev. Jesse Jackson explains why he's calling for entertainers of all races to stop using the N-word altogether. We also talk with Duke University scholar Mark Anthony Neal and New York Times pop music critic Kelefa Sanneh about the fine line between racial satire and racial stereotypes. Also: the Brooklyn-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear's second album has been called one of the best of this year. They perform live in studio and share with us their "must-have" music.
Racial Stereotyping in the Music Industry
The use of the N-word and the recent popularity of so-called "Minstrel Rap" songs and VH1's "Flavor of Love 2" show are raising concerns about the depiction of black people in the music industry. The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Duke University professor Mark Anthony Neal, and New York Times pop music critic Kelefa Sanneh weigh in.
Grizzly Bear
The Brooklyn-based indie rock quartet Grizzly Bear performs live music from their latest album, "Yellow House."
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Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the romantic indie film Once, will debate which is more powerful: a love song or a breakup song. And: live music from Grammy winning violinist Joshua Bell and Cuban stars Tiempo Libre.
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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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