The State of the Music

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
What is the state of the music industry? After hearing about terrorism and renewable energy in last night's State of the Union Speech, experts will join us to look at the issues that matter most in the music world. Trumpeter and Cultural Ambassador of New Orleans, Irvin Mayfield, talks about jazz after Hurricane Katrina. Also: Eric Arnold from the East Bay Express tells us if commercial hip-hop has hit a critical mass. Plus, American symphonies struggle to fill seats and what's new in downloading technology.

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