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Chef Sam Mason, host of the online show "Dinner with the Band"Rock 'n' Roll Cookbook
Musicians have tried their hand at acting, fashion and even international diplomacy. Now some of them think they can cook. Today on Soundcheck, we reveal the secret culinary life of rock stars. Plus, composer Dino Saluzzi and cellist Anja Lechner talk about their tango collaboration. And, we delve into the soundtrack of the Cricket World Cup.
Gourmet Bands
Chef Sam Mason, host of the online show "Dinner with the Band," and writer Kara Zuaro, author of "I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Bands," join us to talk about beats and bites. And we test one of the recipes on the show.
"Dinner With the Band" web site
MySpace page for Zuaro's book, "I Like Food, Food Tastes Good"
Maserati's Southern Cheese Grits recipe
Transcending Tango
Argentinean Dino Saluzzi is one of the most important composers in South America. He and German cellist Anja Lechner join us to talk about "Ojos Negros," their new record linking tango to Europe.
Beats for the Bats
The Cricket World Cup takes place every four years, bringing together teams from around the former British Empire. This year, it's being hosted in the West Indies. And it’s being celebrated with a special soundtrack that includes pop music from around the Caribbean.
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