3 Feet High and Rising

Soundcheck | Apr 15, 2011

The Library of Congress recently added De La Soul's 1989 debut, "3 Feet High and Rising," to its National Recording Registry. We delve into the history of the landmark hip hop album. Plus: a live performance from Moroccan-born singer Malika Zarra. And: the first of the nation's "Big 5" orchestras heads to bankruptcy court.

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