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Matisyahu and guitarist Aaron Duggan perform in the Soundcheck studio, Dec 11, 2006. (Bill Swersey/WNYC.org)Dreaming of an Offbeat Christmas
Holiday music in New York means more than just "Nutcracker's" and "Messiah's." There are also seasonal tunes from the Philippines and the Ukraine. Today, everything you need to plan your holiday concert-going. Also: Matisyahu has taken Orthodox Judaism, classic reggae and hip-hop and made them natural allies in his music. Today, he shares highlights of his new album, "No Place To Be," and to offer a pre-Hanukkah performance live in the studio. Finally: Actor and Academy Award-winning songwriter Keith Carradine has gone from playing a womanizing folk singer in Robert Altman's 1975 movie "Nashville" to playing Wild Bill Hickok in the HBO series "Deadwood." He performs live in the studio.
Holiday Happenings
WNYC cultural reporter Siddhartha Mitter presents a few of the quirkier concerts happening around NYC this holiday season.
Ukranian Winter Song Festival
Caribbean Christmas Concert
Hip Hop Christmas
Keith Carradine
Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Keith Carradine plays live in studio.
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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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