Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The local record store used to be a cultural hub of the music industry, a place where fans could discover, debate and buy new music. But new technology is changing the way we listen to music. And many small businesses are struggling to keep up, as business migrates to the Web. We examine changes in the way we discover music, and the future of independent record stores.
Guests
- Bob Boilen Host, NPR's All Songs Considered
- Eliot Van Buskirk Editor, Listening Post (Wired.com's music blog)
- Jack Menase Owner, Melody Record Shop (Washington, DC)
- Neal Becton Owner, Som Records (Washington, DC)
- Matt Joyner Record store guy, Crooked Beat Records
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