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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  • Kristin Hersh at the Tractor Tavern February 27, 2004 (Mike Baehr)
    Kristin Hersh at the Tractor Tavern February 27, 2004 (Mike Baehr)

    The Rhythm of Power

    While CEOs are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, lefties are in Nairobi for the World Social Forum. Today we look at which musicians are aligning themselves with each event. Also: former Throwing Muses singer Kristin Hersh performs live in our studio.

The Rhythm of Power

While CEOs are gathering in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, Lefties are in Nairobi for the World Social Forum. WNYC's culture reporter, Siddhartha Mitter, speaks with John Schaefer about which musicians are aligning themselves with each event and why.

Drama for DJ's

DJ Drama was arrested January 16 for producing unlicensed mixtapes even though his compilations have been used as promotional tools by record executives. New Yorker music critic, Sasha Frere Jones, and DJ Pete Miser, discuss the RIAA's awkward relationship with mixtapes and what the recent crackdown on DJ's could mean for the hip-hop community.

Sasha Frere Jone's Website
DJ Pete Miser's website

A Throwing Muse On Her Own

Kristin Hersh performed as lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock group Throwing Muses and the hardcore punk-influenced power trio 50 Foot Wave. She has a new solo record out and plays some of it live in our studio.

Kristin Hersh's Website

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

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.