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Laurie Anderson

The hunt for the great white whale.

American Icons: ‘Moby-Dick’

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In this Peabody Award-winning show, Kurt Andersen sets sail in search of the great white whale.

Laurie Anderson with Lolabelle

Who’s a good audience? You are! Yes, you are!

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Laurie Anderson learns to be happy about unhappy things

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‘The Seventh Chieftain’: Celtic Superstar Carlos Núñez

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Global Hit – Hector Zazou

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French composer and record producer Hector Zazou died earlier this week. He was 60 years old. The World’s Marco Werman has this appreciation.

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Cyro Baptista

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Brazilian-born Cyro Baptista was named the 2007 Percussionist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. He’s on Fair Game to discuss his music, and his latest album, Banquet of the Spirits.

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Cyro Baptista

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Brazilian-born Cyro Baptista was named the 2007 Percussionist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. He’s on Fair Game to discuss his music, and his latest album, Banquet of the Spirits.

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Cyro Baptista

Brazilian-born Cyro Baptista was named the 2007 Percussionist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. He’s on Fair Game to discuss his music, and his latest album, Banquet of the Spirits.

July 4th Redesigned, Jason Moran

Studio 360 celebrates America’s 234th birthday. We commission a makeover for Uncle Sam, and the indie band The Apples in stereo plays Kurt Andersen a new national anthem. Jazz pianist Jason Moran explains how he’s influenced by everything from hip-hop to traditional quilts, and he plays live for us in the studio. Plus, music pioneer […]

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