Jock Jams

Soundcheck | May 11, 2012

Tennis champion Serena Williams is the latest athlete to moonlight as a recording artist, joining the ranks of boxer Manny Pacquiao, basketball great Shaquille O’Neal and even the ‘86 Mets. Today: when jocks make music. Plus, a live performance from Icelandic singer and songwriter Ólöf Arnalds.

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