They Want To Be Alone

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Eight years ago, the British pop star Sade largely vanished from the public eye. This week, she's releasing her first album in a decade. Today: a look at reclusive artists, from writer J.D. Salinger to Axl Rose. Plus: the Borromeo Quartet is using technology to propel the string quartet in the 21st century. They join us to perform live in our studio.

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