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Soundcheck / January 08, 2003

Soundcheck

Wednesday, January 08, 2003
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  • Divahn

    Divine Divahn’s Diaspora Ditties

    Don’t call it klezmer! The all-female vocal quartet Divahn performs songs that blend grooves from all types of Middle Eastern music with Hebrew, Judeo-Spanish, Persian and Aramaic lyrics. They’re also anthropologists and ethnomusicologists, so expect to hear the full story of this fascinating music. We also welcome music writer Danny Felsenfeld, who will talk about what composers are doing to relate to their audiences.

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Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

Soundcheck

Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

Soundcheck

Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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