Soundcheck's Picks of the Week

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
This week's picks draw on a Czech artist inspired by the Spanish language, soundtrack music from an Icelandic composer, and folk-pop from Portland, Ore. Read full reviews of our picks.

Marta Topferova – Trova (World Village) – picked by Gisele Regatao

Valgeir Sigurðsson –Draumalandið (Dreamland), (Bedroom Community) - picked by John Schaefer

Laura Veirs, “July Flame” (Raven Marching Band) — picked by Joel Meyer

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