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Seven Sins: Envy
In our Friday series "Seven Sins: the Deadly Medley," we look at how the one of the so-called "deadly sins" has shaped music in every genre. Today: how envy plays out in everything from rock and country to Latin and hip-hop. Also: lauded by many as the world's leading guitar quartet, the Romeros are celebrating their 50th year. The ensemble joins us with a live performance.
Songs of Envy
Our Friday series Seven Sins: The Deadly Medley continues with a look at how the deadly sins have shaped music from a variety of genres. Today: Envy. Our guests include two music critics: Jon Caramanica, who writes about pop, hip hop and country for the New York Times, and Carolina Gonzalez, contributor to the New York Daily News and co-author of Nueva York: the Complete Guide to Latino Life in the Five Boroughs.
List: Carolina Gonzalez on Envy in music
List: Jon Caramanica on Envy in Music
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on Envy
Live from SXSW
A live report from Soundcheck producer Joel Meyer on this year's South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX.
South by Southwest Web site
Art.Cult: A special podcast of music & interviews from SXSW
The Romeros Live
Now marking its 50th year, The Romeros is still widely considered to be the world's leading guitar quartet. Dubbed the "Royal Family of the Guitar" early on in its career, the ensemble today consists of three generations of artists, and specializes in the composers from the group’s Spanish heritage. The Romeros join us with a special live performance.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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