Music by the Book

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The classic novel you’re reading on the beach this summer might be part of music history. As part of our series about books that have inspired songs and albums, we look at the beat-generation classic "Naked Lunch," published 50 years ago this month. And later: Lura talks about the music of Cape Verde and the rhythm of morna.

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