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The Legacy of Marian Anderson
African American opera singer Marian Anderson made history 70 years ago when she sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Today: opera star Denyce Graves and author Raymond Arsenault join us for a look at the civil rights icon. Plus: live music from Venezuelan funk-rock band Los Amigos Invisibles.
Marian Anderson
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Marian Anderson's historic performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Today, we look at her legacy -- as a civil rights figure and as a singer -- with African American opera star Denyce Graves and Raymond Arsenault, author of the book The Sound of Freedom.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on Marian Anderson
The Sound of Freedom on Amazon.com
Denyce Graves site
WNYC News Blog: Listen to clips of Marian Anderson's 1939 performance
Video: Newsreel footage of Marian Anderson at Lincoln Memorial
Soundcheck's Picks of the Week
This week's picks feature Oregonian cello, the sounds of Cape Verde and "Radical Jewish Music." Read our full reviews here.
Portland Cello Project, The Thao and Justin Power Sessions (Kill Rock Stars)
Lura, Eclipse (Four Quarters)
Rashanim, The Gathering (Tzadik)
Los Amigos Invisibles
The Venezuelan funk-rock band Los Amigos Invisibles was discovered by David Byrne in a Manhattan record shop. The group ended up with multiple Grammy nominations and its members are now based in New York. They join us to play live songs from their new album, Commercial.
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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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