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Soundcheck / May 06, 2008

Soundcheck

Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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  • Hendrix Cobain

    Can Boomers or Slackers Save Pop Music?

    Baby boomers had Jimi Hendrix and Woodstock, but Generation X had Kurt Cobain and MTV. It's another Soundcheck Smackdown, as boomers and slackers debate which generation has the most to offer pop music history books -- and the future of pop itself. Also: alto saxophonist Matana Roberts shares her latest album, "The Chicago Project."

    How do you get your music fix?: Tell us how you spend your money on songs, albums and concerts in a Soundcheck poll.

Soundcheck Smackdown: Baby Boomers vs. Generation X

The poet and philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." To ensure that future generations don't forget the triumphs and tragedies of pop music's past, we host another Soundcheck Smackdown over the musical legacies of baby boomers and Generation X. Joining us in studio are Jeff Gordinier, editor at large at Details magazine and author of "X Saves the World," and music critic Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor at Rolling Stone and author of "In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work."

Tell us: Who has the better musical legacy -- baby boomers or generation X? Why?

"X Saves the World" on Amazon.com
Jeff Gordinier's web site
"In Other Words" on Amazon.com
More about Anthony DeCurtis

Matana Roberts

The alto saxophonist Matana Roberts does experimental jazz that travels from Africa to the American south to Chicago, following her family’s trajectory. Her latest album, "The Chicago Project," was produced by pianist and composer Vijay Iyer and drummer John McEntire. Matana joins us to talk about it.

Matana Roberts' Website

Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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