Russia's Rock Underground

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Life for rock musicians in Soviet-era Russia was tough enough. Then came glasnost, freedom — and a whole new set of problems. Today on Soundcheck, the saga of the Russian rock band DDT. Later: choreographer Trisha Brown is known for a fluid and geometric style. Now she's delving into the world of robots. Plus: Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week.

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