#2287: A Private Reel

New Sounds | May 24, 2010

On this New Sounds program, it’s another installment of the “Private Reel” series of shows, exclusive live performances from the WNYC studio. Hear works by bassist Edgar Meyer with Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush, tunes by Michael Franti and Spearhead, and music by vocalist Sanda Weigl. Listen to live improvisation by sitar maestro Shahid Parvez Khan and works by flamenco singer/songwriter Enrique Morente. Plus, the Japanese duo the Yoshida Brothers perform updated shamisen music, and German cabaret star Wenzel sings music by Woody Guthrie.

PROGRAM #2287, A Private Reel (First aired 5/21 /2004)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
Chris Thomas King	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 4/29/04	Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues [4:00]	Appears on the soundtrack & the film "O Brother Where Art Thou." CDs and info at www.christhomasking.com
Michael Franti & Spearhead	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 12/19/03	Yes I Will [4:00]	CDs and info at www.spearheadvibrations.com
Wenzel	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 3/9/04	90 Mile Wind [3:30]	Wenzel's CD Ticky Tock is on the Conträr Musik label www.contraermusik.de The English version is record #1933. The German version is record #1925.
Sanda Weigl	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 7/8/02	Lume Lume [5:00]	Her CD, "Gypsy Killer," is Knitting Factory #315, available for purchase at Amazon.com*
Frank London's Klezmer Brass All Stars	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 3/29/04	Wedding in Crown Heights [3:00]	CDs are available through Frank's site: www.franklondon.com or at www.piranha.de
Ustad Shahid Parvez	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 10/16/03	Raga Shudh Sarang [10:00]	Many CDs are available at www.khazana.com
The Yoshida Brothers	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 10/17/03	Hayaka Ryoran [3:00]	Their CD is available at www.domo.com
Banning Eyre	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 4/23/04	Sundiata [3:00]	Books and CDs at Eyre's site www.banningeyre.com
Enrique Morente	Live, WNYC's Soundcheck, 11/4/03	Canciones de la Romeria de Yerma [6:00]	Morente's CDs are available through Andalucia.com OR Amazon.com

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