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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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In Studio: The Decemberists
The Portland, Ore., band's latest album, "The Hazards of Love," is a concept album with a mythological flair. They joined Soundcheck to play live for a studio audience in WNYC's Greene Space.
Sound Off
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Throughout May, Soundcheck presents “Sound Off” a Friday series on the many aspects of noise in music and our lives. The series -- which coincides with “Better Hearing and Speech Month” -- looks at issues like New York’s noisiest neighborhoods, the latest research on iPods and hearing loss, and what happens when noise becomes a musical ingredient.
