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Killing time at the airport often means spending hours in a dreary food court. But travelers at some airports are watching live music -- and even dancing. Today, a look at how musicians are easing the stress of flight delays. Plus: violinist Kersten Stevens stretches the boundaries of jazz with touches of gospel and hip hop. She joins us for a live performance.
Attention: if you’ve ever been confused or put off by the process of buying a classical recording, tune in Monday when the Record Doctor pays a visit. Want to know what recording of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is the best? Or where to start with Wagner? The Record Doctor – aka British music critic Norman Lebrecht -- will be with us to provide both diagnoses and cure. Send us your questions now!
Music for Airports
Cities like Los Angeles and Huntsville, Ala., have commissioned theme songs for their airport. In other terminals around the country, you can watch live music or listen to local artists. Today we look at how officials are using music at airports. Joining us are Harriet Baskas, a journalist who writes the "At the Airport" column for USA Today; Nancy Coplin, a music programmer for Austin-Bergstrom International airport; and Bart Davenport, a singer-songwriter who is performing at San Francisco International’s "You are Hear" series.
Harriet Baskas's "Stuck at the Airport" blog
Live Music at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Bart Davenport's Myspace page
Kersten Stevens
A classical violinist since age three, Kersten Stevens branched out into jazz, gospel and hip hop. The Yale graduate opened for the late Ray Charles and has performed with renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter. She joins us with her ensemble for a live performance.
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