On Demand
Soundcheck
-
That '70s Show
The seventies are forever the most maligned decade of rock music – the era of Foreigner, Frampton, and Foghat. On today’s Soundcheck Smackdown: a debate over whether the age of the 8-Track deserves more respect. Also: French duo pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque share their new album of Spanish songs made with the Spanish singer Mayte Martín. Later: music critic Alex Ross made the list of MacArthur Fellows announced today. He joins us to talk about the award.
A '70s Smackdown
In another installment of Soundcheck Smackdown we look back to that much-maligned period of popular music: the 1970s. Author Dave Thompson talks about his new book, "I Hate New Music: The Classic Rock Manifesto," and music critic Jim DeRogatis tells us why he’d rather forget that era altogether.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the '70s
Tell us: Classic rock -- dynasty or dinosaur?
I Hate New Music: The Classic Rock Manifesto, by Dave Thompson
More about Dave Thompson
Jim DeRogatis' web site
Katia and Marielle Labeque
French duo pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque became famous in the 1970s and '80s for their powerhouse performance style and taste for 20th-century works. On their latest album, "De Fuego y de Agua," they perform flamenco pieces with the Spanish singer Mayte Martín. The sisters join us to share the results, and perform live in our studio.
Katia and Marielle Labèque will perform Thursday, Sept. 25, at Carnegie Hall with the San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas. The show begins at 8 p.m. on the Perelman Stage.
MacArthur Fellowships
New Yorker music critic Alex Ross, author of "The Rest Is Noise," made the list of MacArthur Fellows announced today. He joins us to talk about his plans for his "genius grant."
Alex Ross' site (TheRestIsNoise.com)
"25 Receive $500,000 'Genius' Fellowships" (NY Times)
- 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
See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
More
