Vocal Chords: American Songbook 2010

Vocal Chords. American Songbook. Hosted by Suzanne Vega.

Hosted by Suzanne Vega , the 2010 American Songbook edition of Vocal Chords focuses on the various artists appearing in this eclectic series, which examines the diverse musical styles of popular American song.

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Installments

David Hidalgo & Louie Pérez of Los Lobos
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:30

Louie Pérez, from the legendary California band Los Lobos, discusses the unique songwriting process he and his fellow band member David Hidalgo have created throughout their 40 years of writing songs together.

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Martha Plimpton Sings?
Saturday, January 16 at 8:30 and 10:30

Actor Martha Plimpton, who we know from her over 30 starring roles in films, and her recent triumph on Broadway in "Pal Joey", discusses her American Songbook debut with a show she’s calling “Martha Plimpton Sings?”

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Suzanne Vega
Thursday, January 28 at 8:30

Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega discusses her upcoming American Songbook appearance and current project “Close Up,” which will feature songs from her upcoming CD “Love Songs” as well as a mix of her classic hits.

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Michael Friedman
Saturday, January 30 at 8:30

A founder of the downtown theater troupe The Civilians, Michael Friedman discusses his unique songwriting process and his upcoming project, Adventures in Reality, which features variety of guest artists.

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Dee Dee Bridgewater: To Billie with Love—A Celebration of Lady Day
Wednesday, February 17 at 8:30

Grammy and Tony–Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater discusses her love of Billie Holiday and how the influential jazz singer has shaped her upcoming American Songbook performance.

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Gabriel Kahane
Wednesday, March 3 at 8:30

Composer, singer, pianist Gabriel Kahane discusses some of his current projects that will be part of his American Songbook appearance and how he fits into New York’s contemporary music scene.

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Chita Rivera
Saturday, March 6 at 8:30 and 10:30

Iconic Broadway star Chita Rivera, who has performed in such musical theater classics as West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, and Chicago, discusses her unparalleled career and new album And Now I Swing.

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