The Montreal-based musician performs "Beijing," "Big Bird In A Small World" and "Wooden Arms" at the WNYC studios in New York City. Watson's stunning, romantic voice soars above the guitars and highly orchestrated melodies amid a driving pulse of precise piano work. Meanwhile, Kuster's clattering percussion is crisply performed on snare drums, marimbas and household pots turned upside-down. It's an inspired sound from a great young artist. Find more at www.npr.org

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Joe Wigfall can see with his hands. Never lifting his camera to his eye, he shoots hundreds of photos during his lunch hour or walking to the train after work. A true artist, Joe brings a bit of himself into each of his photographs. He's the winner of WNYC's Street Shots Challenge. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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British songwriter Laura Marling performs "Night After Night" a song from her album "A Creature I Don't Know," in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast Sept. 4, 2011. Listen to the whole show at www.wnyc.org/shows/spinning/2011/sep/04 Check youtube.com/spinningonair for more new songs by Laura Marling. Song copyright 2011 by Laura Marling. Music mix and video by David Garland. Video recorded June 13, 2011. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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An internet professional by day, Jake Dobkin's alter ego on nights and weekends is Blue Jake, a photoblogger whose work chronicles the changing face of New York City. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, hosts of WNYC's 'Radiolab', join avant-cellist Zoë Keating for a discussion on the creative process. For more information about WNYC's Radiolab, please visit radiolab.org For more information about Zoë Keating, please visit http This event took place on March 25, 2011 at The Googleplex in Mountain View, CA.

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www.wnyc.org This is a video diary from Stephen Cassell, a principal at Architecture Research Office (ARO). He's with his friend, Susannah Drake, principal at dlandstudio. There's a whole lot more from Stephen and other architects on our website.During the last construction boom the New York cityscape changed radically. There are new buildings, new parks, new landmarks and a lot of unfinished condos. The financial crisis has powered down the cranes, and WNYC is taking advantage of this moment to look around and examine how much the city has changed, and where it's heading next. www.wnyc.org

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This is the classic opening sequence of the groundbreaking program "Video Music Box", which began in 1983 on WNYC-TV (the old channel 31, now called WPXN-TV) in New York City. "VMB" ran on channel 31 until 1996, when when the program moved to WNYE-TV (channel 25) after WNYC-TV was sold by the City of New York. This opening was recorded off-air from WNYC-TV in 1989. This clip starts off with a promo for the British comedy "Shelley", one of many such programs aired on channel 31 at the time. After the station identification, Ralph McDaniels welcomes us to "New York's number one video show". The classic opening montage, which is soundtracked by the instrumental version of Whodini's "Five Minutes of Funk", features the following clips: -- Breakdancers -- "You Talk Too Much", Run DMC -- "Stick 'Em", The Fat Boys -- LL Cool J -- "Sun City" with Bruce Springsteen and former Temptations David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks -- "Kiss", Prince and the Revolution -- "Once in a Lifetime", Talking Heads -- "And She Was", Talking Heads -- "Dress You Up", Madonna -- "Take on Me", A-ha -- Jimi Hendrix -- James Brown performing on "American Bandstand" -- Bob Marley -- "Who Do You Love", Bernard Wright -- breakdancing clip from "Beat Street" Yes, most of us remember "Video Music Box" as a Hip-Hop and R&B show, but the opening recalls its early eclectic format and the overall black music origins of Hip-Hop. Thanks to "pachwi25" for naming everyone in the montage.

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Sandra Roa grew up along the 7 train in Jackson Heights, Queens. When she returned to take photographs, she was drawn to los jornaleros, day laborers, who congregate on Roosevelt Avenue. She uses photographs, audio and video to document their stories. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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For more on "Chalkboard" visit: www.wqxr.org Christian Marclay's "Festival," currently on view at The Whitney, includes "Chalkboard, 2010," a blackboard with musical staffs. Chalk and erasers are provided and visitors are encouraged to make their mark. Composer and pianist Anthony Coleman visited the exhibit to perform Marclay's "Shuffle, 2007" a series of 72 cards printed with pictures of musical notes assembled by Marclay. Here is an excerpt.

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Dark Dark Dark performs "In Your Dreams" in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast Nov. 7, 2010. Download the whole show for free at www.wnyc.org/shows/spinning/2010/nov/07/ . Music copyright 2010 by Dark Dark Dark. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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During a special Brian Lehrer Show in WNYC's Greene Space, journalist and activist Mona Eltahawy reacts to the breaking news that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned. This video is from minutes after the announcement. For full audio and video of the event, visit It's A Free Country, WNYC's political website. www.wnyc.org

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Jamel Shabazz has been cruising the city for over 30 years. He uses his camera to capture the love and the smiles. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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FULL STORY: bit.ly After 30 years working in nonprofits and for NYC's Department of Education, Yolanda Cotto, a mother of three, is now living in poverty, struggling to keep her home.

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"Going Places (Doing Stuff)" is a group bus adventure led by artists and arranged by the Flux Factory gallery and arts collective. WNYC Culture sent one of their reporters on this day-long tour of the city. Produced and photographed by Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture blogs.wnyc.org/culture

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Radio Lab presents: Parabolas (etc.) A video inspired by the mathematician, Steve Strogatz. At the age of thirteen, Steve was astonished to find that pendulums and water fountains had a strange relationship that had previously been completely hidden from him. www.radiolab.org Radio Lab is produced by WNYC Radio and distributed by NPR. Directed by Will Hoffman (http with Director of Photography Derek Paul Boyle (www.dpboyle.com).

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July 1945 - New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia reads Dick Tracy and Little Orphan Annie comics over the air during a newspaper deliverymen's strike.

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The band Deerhoof has leaked a song from their upcoming album Offend Maggie in the form of sheet music, asking their fans to tell them how it should sound. WNYC Culture has stepped up to their challenge, creating an interpretation of the song relying solely on the sight-reading abilities of Deerhoof fans at their recent Prospect Park performance. Deerhoof has always been wary of calling their work Experimental Music, perhaps this "experiment" will change that. Find out. And hear more from Deerhoof at www.wnyc.org Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture

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Hunting for characters on the Streets of New York City with Magnum Photographer Bruce Gilden. Visit WNYC's Street Shots for more videos and a chance to share your own Street photographs. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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Van Dyke Parks performs "The All Golden" in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast Oct. 10, 2010. Check youtube.com/spinningonair for Van Dyke Parks performing "Heroes and Villains" with Clare and the Reasons. Song by Van Dyke Parks, first recorded for his 1968 album "Song Cycle." Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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Van Dyke Parks performs "Heroes and Villains" with Clare and the Reasons in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast Oct. 10, 2010. Check youtube.com/spinningonair for Van Dyke Parks performing "The All Golden." Song by Van Dyke Parks and Brian Wilson. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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David Horvitz brings his camera with him whenever he goes. Sometimes he has a destination, sometimes his Internet audience will ask him to go somewhere - and sometimes he just wanders. David Horvitz isn't sure if he finds his photos or if his photos find him. Produced by Benjamen Walker and Andrea Silenzi for WNYC Culture More videos: www.wnyc.org

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British songwriter David Thomas Broughton performs with Viking Moses (Brendon Massei, piano) in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast March. 27, 2011. Listen to the whole show at www.wnyc.org/shows/spinning/2011/mar/27/ Music copyright 2011 by David Thomas Broughton. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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Interview by Andy Sternberg - @andysternberg | about.me/andysternberg Check out Radiolab on WNYC and at radiolab.org.

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www.wnyc.org/culture WNYC is curious about how you get to work. WNYC's Cityscapes project continues with Door to Door - an exploration of how our commutes define us as New Yorkers. WNYC Culture followed three New Yorkers on their commute into the city, and our first video stars Ray McCarthy, who takes the ferry every day from Yonkers to lower Manhattan. music: first morning by superbus (cc-by-nc-nd) freemusicarchive.org

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Daniel P. is a Flickr user who uses the name Major Deegan. He has a set he calls Zoo York. These photos are the New Yorkers who stand out, and make a statement. He says he doesn't really have to look for these folks, they are everywhere. We spent a lunch break with him in Times Square to learn more about his vision of Zoo York. More videos: www.wnyc.org Follow our Photography coverage: blogs.wnyc.org

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Listen to the whole interview: www.wnyc.org Indie rockers Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar perform songs from their soundtrack for a film about jazz-inspired writer Jack Kerouac.

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Finnish musician Lau Nau (Laura Naukkarinen) performs her song "Lue kartalta" in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast July 25, 2010. Check youtube.com/spinningonair for other performances from the session. Music copyright 2010 by Lau Nau. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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See what happens when WNYC on-air hosts try to throw a bake sale. Click here to support WNYC www.wnyc.org

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"Ho chi minh is going to get in a canoe and rape your grandmother" Noam Chomsky This interview was conducted on June 9th, 2009

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Gina Gioldassis has her dream internship at NPR affiliate WNYC. She talked to Ted Johnsen about what its been like. Interview with Gina Gioldassis, Soundcheck intern, courtesy WNYC.

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Four teenage girls, all new immigrants from the Caribbean, arrive at a high school in the heart of what was the epicenter of the Crown Heights riots 20 years ago. As newcomers they know nothing of the long history of tension between the Black and Lubavitch Jewish communities in the neighborhood. They set out to try to educate themselves about a culture so different from their own, in the midst of stereotypes and misinformation about Jewish people. Editor's Note on video: The Crown Heights Community Mediation Center works to improve inter-group relations in Crown Heights by creating a safe space where people of different backgrounds are encouraged to discuss hard conversations, through activities and workshops. For example, the scene in the video where Amy Ellenbogen, the Center's Director, poses a statement about co-existence in the neighborhood is a part of a game, "The Human Barometer", where participants move to different parts of the room to show if they agree, disagree or feel neutral about the issue. Special Thanks: Global Kids The High School for Global Citizenship Crown Heights Community Mediation Center New York Public Library www.radiorookies.org (http www.facing.org http www.crownheightsmediationcenter.org www.globalkids.org

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www.wnyc.org This is a video diary from Liz Diller, a Principal at Diller Scofidio + Renfro (ds+r). She's with her husband, fellow ds+r Principal, Ricardo Scofidi, and they are touring the High Line on a Sunday afternoon.During the last construction boom the New York cityscape changed radically. There are new buildings, new parks, new landmarks and a lot of unfinished condos. The financial crisis has powered down the cranes, and WNYC is taking advantage of this moment to look around and examine how much the city has changed, and where it's heading next. www.wnyc.org

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Composer/pianist Sufjan Stevens and his orchestra perform on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland.

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My name is Emanuel Frowner and I did not know I had Asperger's Syndorme until I was 25. I went to the Seaver and New York Autism Center for Excellence at Mount Sinai in early 2006. I did the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and my mom did the Autism Diagnostic Interview. My IQ was at least 100. Based on this, I met the Criteria for Asperger's Syndrome. I was a bit surprised at first, but then I thought of it as a blessing in disguise. I have read many books on AS and it made me analyze many aspects of my life. A lot of it was like me (not everything). I have had difficulties mainly because of the lack of understanding from the general public and even "educated" people, never mind people who were down right ignorant. But I have stayed strong and overcame many things so far. It has definitely made me a better person. I joined Adaptations, which is a support group for adults in their 20s and 30s. I have made a few friends and we have done a lot of things together such as going to Knicks games and movies. A reporter, from WNYC, Gregory Warner found out about me through Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou and others from the Seaver Center in early 2006. I have done many interviews with him. Some of my family members have been interviewed by him. I have been interviewed by Gregory Warner on the following dates: Gregory interviewed me on Mon. Dec. 11, 2006. Gregory interviewed Blair, my brother, and me on Sat. Sept. 15, 2007. Gregory interviewed Dr. Anagnostou and me on Mon. Oct. 8 <b>...</b>

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British songwriter Laura Marling performs "Sophia" a song from her album "A Creature I Don't Know," in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast Sept. 4, 2011. Listen to the whole show at www.wnyc.org/shows/spinning/2011/sep/04 Check youtube.com/spinningonair for more new songs by Laura Marling. Song copyright 2011 by Laura Marling. Music mix and video by David Garland. Video recorded June 13, 2011. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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Listen to the whole interview: www.wnyc.org When a record-store owner meets a tailor, bands like Kings Go Forth are born. The 10-piece funk-and-soul band has three lead singers. The mysterious artist Mingering Mike designed the cover of their curiously titled debut, The Outsiders Are Back. Their onstage apparel can be...distinctive. Today, this Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based group joins us to turn up the energy with a live performance in the Soundcheck studio.

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Gail Albert Halaban's body of work Out My Window is a great example of a local artist with a unique perspective on our cityscape. For this project, she went into apartments of friends and strangers across the city and took photographs out their windows. In the lives of neighbors, Halaban found stories about the private, daily duties NYers share - hugging our dogs, preparing a dinner party, looking in the fridge. She told me that this project could only have happened in NYC.

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I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THIS! Jad talks to Charles Fernyhough about the connection between thought, inner speech, and the voice in our heads. In our last episode, Words, we got into a debate about whether kids can think before they have words. For this podcast, Jad revisits that question with Charles Fernyhough, who tells Jad about a theory developed by a Russian psychologist name Lev Vygotsky. Vygotsky's theory describes how words and thoughts move from speech outside our heads to speech inside our heads. We also talk to someone who hears other people's voices in his head, and ask Fernyhough about whether Vygotsky's ideas could shed light on this surprisingly common phenomena. If you want to read more about voice-hearing and schizophrenia, check out the study that Fernyhough mentioned in this podcast.

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We took a camera into the studio for the 10th Anniversary celebration of WNYC's Halftime Show - one of the dopest hip hop radio shows on the planet. Every year hosts Eclipse and Skizz use their anniversary show to showcase a diverse array of hip hop legends and promising up and comers, and this year may have been the best show yet. Included in the festivities were... Producers: DJ Premier Alchemist Da Beatminerz Marco Polo MC's: 8th W1 A Butta (Natural Elements) AG (DITC) Agallah Akrobatik Apathy Black Moon Blaq Poet (Screwball) Craig G CyMarshall Law Emilio Rojas ILL BILL Joell Ortiz Juganot Juggaknots KL (Screwball) Masta Ace Mister Voodoo (Natural Elements) Pacewon Reef The Lost Cauze Sadat X Steele (Smif N Wessun) Supastition Swigga (Natural Elements) Termanology Torae DJ's: Revolution Scratch Radio Personalities: Bobbito (WKCR & WQHT) J Smooth w/DJs A.Vee & Spinna (WBAI) Martin Moore, Mayhem & Sunset (WNYU) P-Fine (WNYU) Riz (WBAU, WNYU & WKTU) Sucio Smash & Timm See (WKCR)

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British songwriter Laura Marling performs "Rest In the Bed," a new, unreleased song, in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast May 23, 2010. Check youtube.com/spinningonair for another new song by Laura Marling, "Don't Ask Me Why." Song copyright 2010 by Laura Marling. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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Finnish musician Lau Nau (Laura Naukkarinen) performs her song "Nosferatu" in New York City on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland, for an in-studio session broadcast July 25, 2010. Check youtube.com/spinningonair for other performances from the session. Music copyright 2010 by Lau Nau. Video by David Garland. More info at wnyc.org, spinningonair.org

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Radio Rookies Vincent Marrero did this story on "Stop and Frisk" as part of the Neighborhood to Neighborhood multimedia documentary project. Radio Rookies (www.radiorookies.org) is a New York Public Radio initiative that provides teenagers with the tools and training to create radio stories about themselves, their communities and their world. WNYC (www.wnyc.org) 93.9 FM and AM 820 are New York's flagship public radio stations, broadcasting the finest programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a wide range of award-winning local programming.

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Lang Lang plays "Flight of the Bumblebee" on an iPad live on WNYC's Soundcheck.

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Listen to the whole interview: beta.wnyc.org Jennifer Senior, contributing editor of New York Magazine, writes about the unexpected unhappiness of parenthood in her article "All Joy and No Fun."

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On WNYC's Soundcheck, Ani Difranco performed live songs from her new album, "Red Letter Year," which tackles hot-button issues like nuclear power but also features personal confessions. You can find her whole conversation with John Schaeffer and her live performance on WNYC.org After the interview, we asked her about her new song "November 4th, 2008."

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