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Soundcheck / June 29, 2009

Soundcheck

Monday, June 29, 2009
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  • Tony Visconti

    Behind the Music

    David Bowie and T. Rex made rock history. Tony Visconti made them sound great. On today's show, the famed record producer, bassist and Brooklyn native discusses his life in music, as detailed in his recent memoir Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy. Also: The young singer Leela James mixes vintage soul sounds with modern hip-hop and R&B. She performs in our studio. This is an encore edition of Soundcheck.

From Brooklyn Boy to Famed Producer

Tony Visconti's work with David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Morrissey and others has had an enduring impact on the history of rock music. The Brooklyn-born producer joins us to look back on his eventful career, as detailed in his recent memoir, Bowie, Bolan and The Brooklyn Boy. This is an encore edition of Soundcheck.

Bowie, Bolan and The Brooklyn Boy on Amazon.com
Tony Visconti Official Site

Leela James

Leela James

The explosion of Amy Winehouse and other British singers like Duffy brought new attention soul -- but don't forget about American soul singers. Singer Leela James joins us for an in-studio performance of songs that stick to the tradition, but incorporates pop and hip-hop as well. This is an encore edition of Soundcheck.

Let's Do It Again on Amazon.com
Leela James Official Site
Leela James MySpace Page

The Pacifica Quartet

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Carter Burwell and Maya Beiser

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Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar's Ode to Jack Kerouac

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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

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.

RZA on the Tao of Wu

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