Black Rockers Making New Inroads

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
African-Americans are a growing force in music dominated by white artists, like heavy metal and indie rock. Today on Soundcheck: how factors like the Internet and Obama are shaking up music’s old stereotypes. Also: the sibling trio A Sunny Day in Glasgow create synth-laden experimental pop that echoes 1980's "shoegaze" acts like the Jesus and Mary Chain. They join us with a live performance.

Weigh in: Give us your predictions for the major music categories at this Sunday's Tony Awards! (Then tune in Monday for the results!)

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