WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. GueSome artists, like Bono and Deerhunter, accidentally leak their forthcoming albums. Others boost their songs over the release-date transom. And fans who know where to find leaked music will gobble it up. In another Soundcheck Smackdown , we debate whether music leaks are ultimately good or bad for music fans. We're joined by Eliot Van Buskirk , columnist for Wired.com, and Ben Goldberg , owner of independent label Ba Da Bing.listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Kanye Westweighed inLed Zeppelinplays guitarUnited Nationsthe bandGuns 'N RosesMadison Square GardenBeirutthe Fedalbum's titleunreleasedmajor labelsGoldbergWNYCreggaefile sharingthrashgodfathermuffledNorwegianrecord labelhip hopmusic industrySnuckoversizedrecord companysoundtrackinfringementratchetingbingFrench RivieraiTunesBob MarleyCentexAmmanRichard NixonYouTubeFranceFBIpublic's.That'saclassicalbulletthatwouldsoundlikeinstrument.SnuckintoMadisonSquareGardenrecordrecordLedZeppelinin1973.Welltonightasuniversalrecordsjust--ultimately.I'dbutthere'snoconfusingthoserecordingsforLeonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations about arts and culture, politics, science, food, and everyday living. This daily program from WNYC, New York public radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk radio show. Recent guests have included Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl, Studs Terkel, the authors of "Evolution," Jonathan Schell, Judith Jones, Christopher Plummer, the president of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and actor Chazz Palminteri.Leonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations. This daily program from WNYC, New York Public Radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk radio show.Leonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations. This daily program from WNYC, New York Public Radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk raActress, singer and songwriter Melissa Errico ’s latest album is "Lullabies & Wildflowers." Much of it is inspired by her becoming a mother.listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)high schoolDavis CupPatrick McEnroeAndre AgassiRoger FedererUS openNew YorkMadison Square GardenWinston-Salemlullabiesvocal rangeMy Fair LadypercussionistTom pettypiano playermusical theaternational anthemWNYCrepertoiresinger songwritersynthesizerBLUlaymanPeggy LeeLennon McCartneyepithetJudy CollinsheartbeatBroadwayiTunesJerichoDraculaNightlineRussiaCharlotteMoscowIndiahelikemusicaltheaterbecauseyouhaveperformedthenationalantheminMadisonSquareGarden.Foramajortennis--yesIIamsoluckythatIhaveperformedthenationalanthemforalltheUSThe most emailed items from WNYC.org of the last 24 hoursWe look into where free, large-scale performing arts festivals are happening in New York – and whether underserved communities are getting their fair share of them. Leonard talks to David Rivel , executive director of the City Parks Foundation . Also here is bachata music star Toby Love , who will be performing on August 26 at Highbridge Park at 174th St. & Amsterdam Ave.; and hip-hop culture pioneer and frequent City Parks concert host Ralph McDaniels .Charlie Parkerpop artistsThe BeatlesNew York CityNew York Philharmonicarts programsdance performancesTV showthe bandNew YorkMarcus GarveySouth BronxMadison Square GardenAustin TexasShakespeareKRS-oneAugustaconcert seriesNew YorkersProvidenceTime Warnerrising starsWNYEturntablechoreographyeast peacesinging alongAfrican American communitiesprogramming directorCentral ParkWNYCNYCmusic videosart formseducation programship hopTompkins square parkRomeoWMGlen CoveBJ'sfeederamplifierspectatorsEast RiverHarlemMySpaceWilliam ShakespeareBraziliTunesStaten IslandMTVVerizonCiscoburger kingBronxAfricaAmsterdamGoogleBuickPrestonCanadaMcDonaldBrooklynAtlanticNixonparksettingwhichisdifferentandbookingaclubhersomeplacelikeMadisonSquareGarden.The most emailed items from WNYC.org of the last 24 hoursSarfraz Manzoor spent his teenage years in constant battle, trying to reconcile being both British and Muslim, trying to fit in at school and at home. But at age 16, his life changed when his friend introduced him to the music of Bruce Springsteen. In the memoir Greetings from Bury Park he tells the immigrants story of a hungry heart. Our Blog: John Schaefer ponders how music can shape one's view of the world.the Beach BoysThe BeatlesNew Jersey TurnpikeFallujahBruce SpringsteenUnited StatesNew YorkLondon bombingsMadison Square GardenCasio keyboardsNew Jerseythe SmithsSpringsteenIndependence DayBrown skinnedmemoirs calledMuslim communitytrain stationunsealWNYCNorwegianglutenharpsound biteExelsoap operasmemoirrock bandAsbury ParkWembley StadiumNewburyiTunesPakistanAfricaLondonBBCEuropeJapanChinaAtlanticmust'vebeenoneofthemostmemorable.YeahI--inMadisonSquareGarden.Ontherisingtollwhenhecameoutandhesaid--I'vebeenthinkingaboutyouandheknewthatalbumLeonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations about arts and culture, politics, science, food, and everyday living. This daily program from WNYC, New York public radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk radio show. Recent guests have included Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl, Studs Terkel, the authors of "Evolution," Jonathan Schell, Judith Jones, Christopher Plummer, the president of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and actor Chazz Palminteri.Leonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations. This daily program from WNYC, New York Public Radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk radio show.Leonard Lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations. This daily program from WNYC, New York Public Radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk raThere are more than 1,250 megachurches across the U.S. We look at the rise of megachurches, and why some have described them as the most successful community-building institutions of modern times. Frances Fitzgerald is staff writer at the New Yorker ; Conde Nast Portfolio contributing editor Karl Taro Greenfield recently wrote "God Wants Me to Be Rich," a profile of megachurch pastor Joel Osteen. If you’ve attended services at a megachurch, or have been a member of one, we’d like to hear about your experiences. How has it affected you? How was/is it different from a more traditional churchgoing experience?listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)New York CityPat RobertsonHouston Rocketsbest sellersame sex marriagegay marriageGeorge BushJohn McCainUnited StatesBarack ObamaPresident Bushglobal warmingpolice officermovie theaterspresidential electionTV showNew YorkNew Yorkermega churchesHarvard Business SchoolBarnes & NobleLake Forest CaliforniaLos AngelesSons and DaughtersRick WarrenChurch pastorsseminarianspresbyterian Churchaccepting JesussociologistParishionersWNYCWAugustineevangelical christianityevangelicalshaircutbearercathedralTheologiansTony PerkinscongregationJames Dobsonfringespublic policypilgrimsreichelTony RobbinsCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionMadison square gardenOrlando FloridaAfricaHartfordiTunesCubaTurkeyJimmy CarterFranceGeorgiaMeccaRepublican PartyItalyBaltimoreAtlanticOregonDallasmeanthoughallofabigministerswillcomeandMadisonsquaregardenanddoafewnightseveryyearwhereasIdon't.The most emailed items from WNYC.org of the last 24 hoursAfter four decades, the place that helped pioneer the stadium rock show is calling it quits. On the eve of Shea Stadium's final concert, we look back at some of the ballpark's musical highlights -- from the Beatles' 1965 famed appearance to shows by the Who, Simon & Garfunkel and Bruce Springsteen. We're joined by New York Sun reporter Nicholas Wapshott and New York Daily News pop music critic Jim Farber . Tell us : Have you seen a concert at Shea Stadium? What was it like? Leave a comment! Our blog : John Schaefer on Shea Stadium. Shows at Shea Stadium THE BEATLES Aug. 15, 1965, and Aug. 26, 1966 SUMMER FESTIVAL FOR PEACE featuring Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix Aug. 6, 1970 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD July 9, 1971 JETHRO TULL July 23, 1976 THE WHO Oct. 12-13, 1982 SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Aug. 6, 1983 THE POLICE Aug. 18, 1983 THE ROLLING STONES Oct. 10, 11, 25, 26, 28 and 29, 1989 ELTON JOHN AND ERIC CLAPTON Aug. 21-22, 1992 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND Oct. 1, 3 and 4, 2003 BILLY JOEL Tomorrow and Friday Source: NY Daily News, New York Metspop bandBilly JoelThe BeatlesThe Rolling StonesJohn LennonPink FloydNew York Daily NewsNew York StateYankee StadiumWorld Seriesthe bandNew YorkShea StadiumRonnie SpectorGeorge MartinJim FarberMadison Square GardenMick JaggerDrabinskyjazz singersLong Islandsneak previewfootball stadiumBeatles songrock concertNew Jerseypop songsWNYCnational anthemriteCarrickpop musicUkrainianSheaLorrainePeter FramptonJoan JettMorristownPanamaiTunesIrelandSonyRolling StonesPrincetonJapanMadisonTibethewasthepersonwhosaid.Ifwhydon'twegotoMadisonSquareGardenisheavilythanhecontainscertainpeople--theoldMadisonsquareandhesaidwellwhycan'twedoitinThe most emailed items from WNYC.org of the last 24 hoursIf you don’t leave the country this summer… the world will come to you. Zimbabwe, Mexico, Serbia, Brazil, Nigeria, and Spain are just a few of the countries sending artists to New York stages in the next several weeks. WNYC's Rob Weisberg will unpack some of the highlights. Rob Weisberg's world music picks: Rachid Taha and Dengue Fever - Summerstage July 5 Seun Kuti - with Fela's band Egypt 80 - Summerstage July 6 Goran Bregovic - Lincoln Center Festival July 8 and 9 Honest Jons spectacular at Avery Fisher Hall July 12 Accordion festival - Riverside Park July 12th Julieta Venegas - Summerstage July 12th Nation Beat - SOBs July 15 Boban Markovic Orchestra - Lincoln Center swing July 16, Drom July 16 and July 23. Juan Luis Guerra – Madison Square Garden July 18 Peret - Lincoln Center Midsummer Night Swing July 25 Bachata Roja - Queens Latin Festival August 1st Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto - Queens Latin Festival Aug 2nd African Festival (Oliver Mtukudzi, Habib Koite, Extra Golden and others) - Prospect Park Celebrate Brooklyn August 3rd.Avery FisherDominican Republicthe kinksthe band'sNew YorkKeith RichardsLincoln centerray DaviesWFANWNYCCambodianAlgerianWest AfricanRomanyNorth AfricaNigeriaYugoslaviaCambodiaKen StarrSerbiaBraziliTunesCentexZimbabweCentral ParkSpainGermanyFranceBelgradeEastern EuropeMexicoAfricaEgyptRussiaBeckEuropeUtahRockiesBrooklynParisWNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. GueChoreographer Twyla Tharp redeemed the Broadway jukebox musical with "Movin' Out," a narrative ballet set to songs by Billy Joel. Her latest work, "Rabbit and Rogue," which just concluded a series of performances at the American Ballet Theater, features an original score by composer Danny Elfman. She joins us to talk about the use of music in her work, and about her favorite dance scores.listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)Philip GlassBob Dylanjelly roll Mortonjazz pianistFred AstaireTwyla TharpMadison Square Gardenchoreographerthe SimpsonsmotifreassembleWNYCchoreographyJoplinreal pleasureZahntwitchescomposerrabbitColdplayTwylagoodnightJon SchafferiTunesBroadwaySaigonHuffington PostOrange CountyDalai LamaAvalonHarlemHollywoodCubaSouthern CaliforniaJapanthe New York TimesKoreaAndhesaidthatbeforehewentonitwasdoneinMadisonSquareGardenhe'ddrop.IntothegarbagecanmoretimesthanIdidforanyofthosecompetitionsbecausehewasskatingtohisWNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. GueHere at Soundcheck, we love a good old-fashioned hit album as much as the next person. But they're few and far between these days. Coldplay sold more than 700,000 copies of "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" since its release last Tuesday. The album is expected to debut at No. 1 this week. We ask New York Times pop music editor Sia Michel why Coldplay seems immune to the sales slump that is plaguing other established artists.listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio)WNYCWNYCiTunesWNYCColdplayColdplayNew York Timespop music editorSiamColdplayMadison Square GardenSpainiTunesChris Martinpantheonart TatumColdplaySyriaiTunesBoliviaiTunesColdplaySiampop music editorthe New York TimesNew York TimesColdplayColdplaymixed tapeguest appearancesweighing inColdplaySiampop music editorthe New York TimesNew York TimesclarinetviolinistPhoenixRegisAlex LewisWNYCWNYCWNYCWNYCiTunesWNYCtwomillionpeopledownloadedit.TheyjustgetafreeshowatMadisonSquareGardenwherefanscanwinticketstoaraffleandtheyalsodecreaseshowsinSpainandinEngland.The most emailed items from WNYC.org of the last 24 hoursIn the age of MP3’s sound quality is worse than ever. But veteran musician and producer T Bone Burnett refuses to see high-fidelity die without a fight. He joins us to talk about how he’s embracing sound formats that are superior to both MP3s and CDs, and he shares his latest solo album, "Tooth of Crime."The BeatlesNew YorkElvis PresleyBob Dylanstandardized testsCDS CDKD LangSam PhillipsRoy orbisonPhil Spectorcar stereohip popElvis Costellosolo artistfrontmanMadison Square GardenWNYCturntablefilm directorsAhtybamusic directorPolaroidrecord industryworkstationtomorrowandWednesdaynight8PM--theone--theateratMadisonSquareGarden.Tbonesmyguestonsoundchecktoday.Youmentionedthe--killsunlimitedcanhearalittlebitofthisofandAlisonKraussyou'releadingthatbandtomorrowandWednesdaynightatMadisonSquareGarden.At8PMyoudon'tproducetherecollaborativerecordraisingsand.Tbone--ownrecordistoothofcrimehealso