Music's Labor Movements

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The U.S. labor movement typically conjures images of factories and smokestacks, but what about concert halls and musical instruments? Soundcheck looks into the crucial role orchestras played in the US labor movement. Soundcheck continues its celebration of the World Cup with the sounds of victory and defeat. We'll get reports from the frontlines to find out what music people are listening to as they celebrate in the street. Plus,Ilham Ershahim, owner of Nublu Bar and record company, talks about the music that's happening over on New York's Avenue C.

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