Singers of Songs

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
One of New York's intriguing young, new performers Nellie McKay is in the studio. An amazing piano player with a pitch-perfect voice, we welcome Nellie as she chats with guest host Chris Bannon and performs live. And music writer Willa Conrad of the Newark Star Ledger will forecast upcoming season of the Opera Festival of New Jersey. Finally, the young singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright performs live in the studio and talks about her participation in the upcoming tribute concert to a master songwriter, Leonard Cohen, that is part of the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival.
Additional Resources:
  • More on Nellie McKay
  • More on the Opera Festival of New Jersey
  • More about Martha Wainwright

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