Questlove Does the Shuffle

Soundcheck | Apr 12, 2012

The shuffle setting on iPods and digital music players has changed how we experience recorded music. Today, drummer Questlove of The Roots joins us to talk 'shuffle culture' – and take your calls. Plus: Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure and Israeli pianist/composer Idan Raichel perform live in our studio. And: ways that you can mark the Titanic centennial here in New York City.

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