Keeping the Duo Dynamic

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
For the past twenty years, the Indigo Girls have combined hard-edged, politically-driven rock with personal, folk-inspired songs. Their newest album, called "Despite our Differences," features their immediately identifiable vocal harmonies, catchy choruses and topical lyrics. The Georgia duo joins us. Also: Pop music in the courtroom. An increasing number of popular tunes have been used in legal cases. Not surprisingly, Bob Dylan is the most popular artist in legal scholarship. But can the singer-songwriter help lawyers win cases? Find out as we speak with Oklahoma City University law professor Alex B. Long.

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