A musician whose lived history led to a compelling piano sound

The World

Host Marco Werman pays respects to the Algerian Jewish pianist Maurice el Medioni who, it was announced this week, died at the age of 95. He innovated a sound that can best be described as Rai-Rock-Rumba.

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