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Charlie Louvin (charlielouvinbros.com)When East Doesn't Meet West
At a time of ever-growing diversity in popular culture, some are wondering: where is the Asian-American Justin Timberlake? Or Christine Aguilera? We look at what some believe is American pop culture's avoidance of potential Asian-American stars. Also: 80-year-old country music veteran Charlie Louvin joins us with a live performance. Finally: How better sound quality may become a larger concern for digital download stores.
Where are the Asian-Americans?
Why isn't there an Asian Justin Timberlake, if there is a Shakira and a Beyonce? Jeff Yang, a Chinese American writer who is the "Asian Pop" columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle web site; and Wendy Ip, a Chinese-Canadian singer/songwriter.
Charlie Louvin Country
Country veteran Charlie Louvin recently was coaxed by New York's Tompkins Square label to record his first album in a decade. It features guest appearances by Elvis Costello, George Jones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and others. He joins us with a live performance.
Downloading better sound quality
Music lovers have been so preoccupied by the convenience of downloading music that sound quality hasn't been much of a priority. But the honeymoon could be ending, says Wired magazine's Eliot Van Buskirk. He joins us to explain why.
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Cucu Diamantes Performs Amor Cronico
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In Studio: Stephanie McKay
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The local singer-songwriter performs "Jackson Avenue," a nostalgic toast to her childhood in the South Bronx.
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In Studio: The Decemberists
The Portland, Ore., band's latest album, "The Hazards of Love," is a concept album with a mythological flair. They joined Soundcheck to play live for a studio audience in WNYC's Greene Space.
Sound Off
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Throughout May, Soundcheck presents “Sound Off” a Friday series on the many aspects of noise in music and our lives. The series -- which coincides with “Better Hearing and Speech Month” -- looks at issues like New York’s noisiest neighborhoods, the latest research on iPods and hearing loss, and what happens when noise becomes a musical ingredient.
