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Critics Week: Pop, Rock and Hip Hop
We kick off our annual Critics Week series with a look back at the year in music. Jody Rosen of Slate.com gives us his list of the 10 best things in pop music in 2008. Plus: the year in hip hop, with Jake Paine, editor in chief of HipHopDX.com. And later: The Canadian Brass is the world's best-known brass quintet. They join us to share a new album -- and to perform live in our studio.
Soundcheck Poll: Cast your vote for best album in four genres
The Year in Pop and Rock
It was year Lil' Wayne ruled over retail, "Chinese Democracy" saw the light of day, and TV on the Radio got sexy. Music critic Jody Rosen of Slate.com joins us for a look back at pop and rock in 2008. Plus, Rosen shares his top 10 list for the year. And, you can cast your vote for best album in four genres.
Soundcheck Blog: Jody Rosen's lists for the best albums and best singles of 2008
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the year in music
The Year in Hip Hop
Can a "best of" list from the world of hip hop NOT include albums by Lil' Wayne and Kanye West? It can if it comes from Jake Paine, senior editor of the website HipHopDX.com. He joins us for an overview of the highlights from the genre. And, you can cast your vote for best album in four genres.
Soundcheck blog: View Jake Paine's top 5 lists for hip hop albums and singles
Canadian Brass
Playing everything from Bach to the blues, the Canadian Brass is the world’s best known brass quintet. Founded in 1970, the group has commissioned, performed, and recorded hundreds of transcriptions and original works, and recorded over 80 CDs and DVDs. The group joins us to share their latest CD, called Manhattan Music, and to perform holiday selections live in the studio.
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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.
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