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"East of Havana" is a new documentary about the struggle of hip-hop artists in Cuba. Today, the film's creators explain how they focus on the lives and friendship of three young rappers who are compelled to address their generation's future from the confines of Cuba's capital. Also: Michael Christie, the 32-year-old music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, joins us to talk about his plans to bring in new audiences to the orchestra, and about the season's first program, which includes a piece for didgeridoo alongside Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring." Finally: The most awesomely demented music fans – from Parrotheads to Phisheads.
East of Havana
The filmmakers of "East of Havana," a documentary about the struggle and challenges of hip hop artists in Cuba, join us in studio.
A New Face at the Brooklyn Philharmonic
Michael Christie, the music director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, talks about his second season with the orchestra.
I'm Your Number One Fan!
The editors of Blender magazine have compiled their list of The Most Awesomely Demented Fans in Music. Blender editor Mike Errico joins us to talk about the antics of Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffet fans), Lambs (Mariah Carey Fans), and Bjorkies, among others. You'll long for the simpler days of Beatlemania.
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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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