The Dying Art of A&R

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

For decades, the music world’s star-makers were executives in charge of artist and repertoire departments. Today: a look at who's replacing the industry's talent scouts. Plus: singer-guitarist Richie Havens kicked off Woodstock in 1969. He joins us to talk about his 30th album release. Later: Harlem-based musician Razia Said performs songs about environmental destruction in her native Madagascar. 

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