Collectively Large

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
From ABBA to ZZ Top, we ask author Adam Dolgins if a catchy name determines the commercial success of a band. Then, two large musical collectives. Joseph Shabalala, leader of the South African a cappella chorus Ladysmith Black Mambazo, talks about his most recent collaboration with Emmy Lou Harris and Taj Mahal. Also: Americans can’t get enough of Canadian indie bands these days. With us will be one of standouts: Broken Social Scene, a 27-member ensemble from Toronto, who will talk about the growing conservative movement in Canada.

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