Janka Nabay performs songs with his band in the studio.

The Voice, X-Factor, Music Apps and Bubu Music

Soundcheck | Sep 5, 2012

On today's show, Billboard editor Joe Levy gives a preview of what to expect with the return of reality television singing competitions The Voice and X-Factor. Then, Sierra Leone-born singer Janka Nabay brings his band the Bubu Gang to perform his indie rock-infused bubu music in the studio.

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