 New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Blue Note Records) - The city that never sleeps has been inspiring musicians for decades - from Duke Ellington with "Take the A Train" to Jay Z and "The City is Mine" to They Might Be Giants with "Token Back to Brooklyn." Join four "hometown" talents - composer-performer Meredith Monk, guitarist Vernon Reid and singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega - riff on how and why New York has been such a powerful influence on them and so many other artists. Moderated by New York Times chief pop music critic Jon Pareles. Tuesday June 19; 7-8:30pm (doors open at 6:30) Location: Landmark Sunshine Theater 143 E. Houston Street, NYC Tickets: $25 general admission - NYTimes.com/TimesTalks or call 888-NYT-1870
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