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(saschapohflepp/flickr)Gizmos for Music and Beyond
If you have a bright idea for a musical gadget, you’re not alone. Today: New York Times technology columnist David Pogue fields your ideas for gizmos that haven’t been invented yet. And, he shares ideas from his readers... like a waterproof smartphone. Also: Choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses two new works inspired by Abraham Lincoln and the Broadway arrival of his musical about African musician Fela Kuti.
Join Soundcheck at the Greene Space: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the film "Once" and violinist Joshua Bell, live on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. More info here.
Gadgets That Haven't Been Invented (Yet)
With the holiday shopping season on the horizon, tech companies are rolling out new MP3 players, iPod accessories, mobile apps and more. New York Times technology columnist David Pogue recently asked his Twitter followers for ideas for gadgets that don't exist. He joins us to share some of the results -- and to field more ideas from our listeners.
Tell us: do you have a gadget in mind that doesn’t exist yet? Leave a comment below.
David Pogue's blog [NYTimes.com]
David Pogue on Twitter
I Am T Pain iPhone app
Stairway to Heaven performed using Ocarina app
Blog: John Schaefer on Music Apps
Bill T. Jones
The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth inspired the choreographer Bill T. Jones to explore the sixteenth president’s life in two major works: Fondly Do We Hope ... Fervently Do We Pray and Serenade/The Proposition. The often-provocative Jones joins us to talk about the meaning of Lincoln from a contemporary African-American perspective. And, he discusses the arrival of his Broadway musical Fela!, inspired by the life of African musician Fela Kuti.
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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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