Critics Week 2011: Touré

Soundcheck | Dec 16, 2011

This week on Soundcheck, a look back at 2011’s best music, technology, dance and more. Kicking off the series today: music journalist and critic Touré shares his top ten list, which includes an emerging female rapper, a book about a cultural phenomenon and a hit movie soundtrack. Plus: A live performance from the songwriter and composer behind hits like "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Wichita Lineman," Jimmy Webb.

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