Musicians — Personal narratives.
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Ruminations / Bob Bonazzi and Dan Del Santo ; interviewed by Patt McRae.
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Red Callender speaks / interviewed by Art Sato.
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George Perle and the Seattle Symphony : premiere of “Lyric Intermezzo” / produced by Joan Rabinowitz.
Documentary series about what goes on behind the scenes when a new classical chamber work is performed for the first time.|GEORGE PERLE AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY : PREMIERE OF “LYRIC INTERMEZZO” / produced by Joan Rabinowitz. SERIES: From composer to performance| no. 1 – Documentary about what goes on behind the scenese when a new…
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Oregon : world music / produced by John Diliberto and Kimberly Haas.
Weekly radio documentary which explores the merging of music and technology. Oregon plays a blend of world rhythms, jazz improvisation, and instrumental compositions in a quartet of classical guitar, oboe, tabla drums, and acoustic bass. Ralph Towner, Glen Moore, Paul McCabdless, and Trilok Gurtu discuss their 20 years of innovation.|OREGON : WORLD MUSIC / produced…
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Politics with an Afro-Cuban beat : a conversation with Ruben Blades / hosted by Robert Foxworth.
Documentary series produced from interviews. Blade talks about the blending of his innovative style of salsa music with vivid, evocative lyrics which draw portraits of Latin American life. “Nothing But the Truth,” Blade’s first album in English, was done in collaboration with Elvis Costello, Lou Reed, and Sting.|POLITICS WITH AN AFRO-CUBAN BEAT : A CONVERSATION…
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The Man behind the voice / Greg Walker ; interviewed by James Graves.
Greg Walker is a vocalist who has worked with Santana, Herb Hancock, Jeff Lorber, and others. He discusses his career goals, working with major name artists. Includes music.|THE MAN BEHIND THE VOICE / Greg Walker| interviewed by James Graves. – SERIES: Night journey – Greg Walker is a vocalist who has worked with Santana, Herb…
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The Boys of the Lough / interviewed and produced by Steve Rathe.
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My eclectic career / Frank Zappa ; interviewed by Charles Amerkhanian.
Noted experimental composer and musician, Frank Zappa, speaks about his life as a musician, composer, business-man, inventor, political activist, father, and diplomat. He pays particular attention to his interest in ethnic music, Synclavier technology, and his work with the Prague musicians in both Rock and classical settings. Includes listener call-ins.|MY ECLECTIC CAREER / Frank Zappa|…
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Laurie Anderson on her music / interviewed by Charles Amirkhanian
Noted experimental musician Laurie Anderson discusses her music, the development of ideas, and the use of odd and modified instruments. Anderson also discusses the influence on her by Vito Acconci and William Burroughs. Includes performances of Anderson’s “New York Social Life,” “Language of the Future,” and “Time to Go.” Recorded in her New York studio…