Rare Records Saved From The Dumpster, British Folk From Passenger
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A new set curated by Nathan Salsburg collects rare early 20th century hillbilly songs.
(courtesy of Tompkins Square)
Today on Soundcheck: In 2010, musician and archivist Nathan Salsburg stumbled upon piles of rare, early 20th century 78 records left in a dumpster. He's now compiled those recordings into a 42-song set.
Then British busker-turned-YouTube success story Mike Rosenberg -- who records under the moniker Passenger -- drops by the studio to perform songs from his first American release, All The Little Lights.
Finding Early 20th Century Treasure In The Trash
In 2010 the musician and archivist Nathan Salsburg stumbled upon what may be his biggest find yet: piles and piles of rare, early 20th century 78 records left in a dumpster. Those recordings been collected into a 42-song set, Work Hard, Play Hard, Pray Hard: Hard Time, Good Time & End Time Music, 1923-1936.
Passenger: Heartfelt Songs From A British Troubadour
British busker-turned-YouTube celebrity Mike Rosenberg, who performs under the name Passenger, recently played live on Soundcheck, including the song that has more than 4 million YouTube views and counting: "Let Her Go."
Noise Pollution: Once In Cities, Now In Seas
Thanks to humans, the world's oceans today are noisier than ever: Submarine sounds created by commercial ships, air guns and torpedoes have become a major issue -- particularly for mammals like whales and dolphins.
Stephin Merritt Plays Beck, With A Toy Piano
The Magnetic Fields songwriter delivers and eerie and playful version of "Old Shanghai" from Beck's Song Reader project.
Gig Alert: Duduka Da Fonseca
Brazilian jazz drummer Duduka Da Fonseca and his quintet play at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Tuesday night. Download the track "Melancia."
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