A Duo of Divas

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Rolling Stone magazine has called Courtney Love "the most controversial woman in the history of rock." Today, she shares stories about her life as musician, actress, and widow of rock icon Kurt Cobain, some of which are detailed in her new book "Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love." Also: Marisa Monte. Her seductive voice is showcased on two very different new albums - one being a collection of samba songs and another featuring contemporary pop hits. This is an archived edition of Soundcheck.

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