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American Routes for May 21, 2011
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
[Program Website]
Today's Highlight: Los Angeles: Soundtrack for the Angels
In this special program American Routes host Nick Spitzer uncovers the music and cultural traditions of Los Angeles: from Hollywood to neighborhood. Join Nick as he travels across the City of Angels to hear from L.A. legends -- including Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and songwriter Randy Newman -- and explores musical cultures with Cambodian-born rapper PraCh Ly in Long Beach, Louisiana Creole zydeco accordionist T-Lou in South Central, and East L.A.'s Ersi Arvizu. Plus conversations and music from Mexican-American rock band Los Lobos, R & B saxophonist Big Jay McNeely, and rockabilly guitarist Glen Glenn. Along the way we visit L.A. musical landmarks -- including the famed Capitol Records recording studio
Produced in New Orleans and distributed by American Public Media.
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