Madonna, The Beastie Boys, and The Talking Heads - Museum Takes A Look Back At The 80s

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John Schaefer
WNYC News | Jun 24, 2021

The Museum Of The City Of New York is taking us back to a time when the city itself was struggling, but its music scene was thriving. WNYC’s John Schaefer takes a listen to New York New Music, 1980–1986.

 

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