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The Art of Hip-Hop
The cultural impact of Hip-Hop can be felt in everything from film, to theater, to dance, to fashion. Today on Soundcheck: author Jeff Chang tells us why Hip-Hop is among the most important art movements to emerge in the last two decades. Also: The big winners – and losers – at the Grammys. Finally: Violinist Jennifer Koh joins us to preview "String Poetic," a new piece written for her by the composer Jennifer Higdon.
Do the Grammys Matter?
Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot joins us to talk about the big winners, and losers, at the Grammys, and whether the annual music awards event even matter anymore.
The Art of Hip- Hop
The cultural impact of Hip-Hop can be felt in everything from film, to literature, to theater, to dance, to fashion. Journalist, and author, Jeff Chang joins us to explain why Hip-Hop is among the most important global arts movements to emerge in the last two decades. His book is called Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop.
Jeff Chang will be speaking February 12, 7:00 PM at Makor 35 West 67th Street, New York City, New York 10023
Jennifer Koh
Violinist Jennifer Koh came to international attention in 1994 when she took the top prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. She joins us for a preview of her Valentine's Day recital.
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