Ian Rankin On Rebus And Music; Lianne La Havas
Monday, January 28, 2013
Lianne La Havas performs live in the Soundcheck studio.
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Bestselling Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin is behind the much-loved series starring Detective Inspector Rebus. Tonight, Rankin talks about music on and off the page.
Plus, we revisit a session with the delightful British soul singer Lianne La Havas. She stops by our studio to dish about older men and her time spent in NYC – and to play live.
Playlist: Crime Writer Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin talks about the role of music in his series of crime novels starring Detective Inspector Rebus.
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