On Demand
Soundcheck
-
Buffalo Soldier
February is Black History Month. Today: we look at Cross That River, a new song-cycle about African-American cowboys, and the history of black country music. Also: Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani plays your requests live. And finally: wardrobe malfunctions or not, we review Sunday's Superbowl appearances by Prince, Billy Joel, and others.
Cross That River
In honor of Black History Month, we look at the oft-overlooked history of African-American cowboys and country singers. We speak with Allan Harris about Cross That River, the song cycle he's written about a Southern slave who yearns for the freedom of the West before becoming a buffalo soldier. And Nashville journalist Robert Oermann takes us through the struggles blacks have faced in country music.
Play Me a Song Mr. Piano Man
Award-winning jazz pianist Stefano Bollani can play anything from Maple Leaf Rag to The Beach Boys. He'll take your requests and play them live in the studio. Phone in with your favorites.
Stefano Bollani's website
Concert Details: Bollani at Teatro of the Italian Academy at Columbia University
Showtime at the Superbowl
Dearly beloved, we R gathered here 2day 2 get thru this thing called ... HALFTIME. Can Prince be reigned in? Will Billy Joel botch the National Anthem? We review Sunday’s Superbowl entertainment with Maura Johnston, editor at the music blog Idolator.
- About this program
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Latest Episode
- Internship
- Tapes and Transcripts
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
Watch Soundcheck Live!
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Greene Space
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.
More
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.
- Comments [93]
