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This program originally posted on March 03, 2003.
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The latest invention from Bill Frisell The experimental folk of Calexico A mysterious soundtrack by Eric Bachmann A new take on Chinese classics: Gary Lucas The strange and beautiful Cat Power The jaw-dropping guitar of Danny Gatton
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Bill Frisell has distinguished himself from other guitarists by developing a remarkably original, lyrical and dynamic sound.
Bill Frisell
Watch: Boubacar from the CD The Intercontinentals (Nonesuch) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media Listen to an All Things Considered profile of Bill Frisell: Real Audio | Windows Media Visit the official Web site for Bill Frisell.
Calexico's music is a mix of everything from '50s and '60s jazz to Portuguese fado, Afro-Peruvian music, spaghetti Western, rock and country.
Calexico
Watch: Sunken Waltz from the CD Feast of Wire (Quarterstick) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media Listen to a Morning Edition profile on Calexico: Real Audio | Windows Media Visit the official Calexico Web site.
Eric Bachmann is best known for his work with the indie bands, Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers. This is his first solo album and first soundtrack.
Eric Bachmann
Watch: The Mysterious Death of Robert Trower from the CD Short Careers: Original Score for the Film Ball of Wax (Merge Records) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media
Guitarist Gary Lucas hears rhythm and blues in traditional Chinese pop tunes from the '20s and '30s.
Gary Lucas
Watch: The Wall from the CD The Edge of Heaven (Indigo) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media Visit the official Web site for Gary Lucas.
Cat Power is Atlanta-born singer/songwriter Chan (pronounced "Shawn") Marshall, and a revolving cast of backing artists. Her songs are spare, emotionally charged and melancholy.
Cat Power
Watch: Speak For Me from the CD You Are Free (Matador) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media Visit the official Web site for Cat Power.
Danny Gatton was probably the greatest guitarist you've never heard of.
Danny Gatton
Watch: Harlem Nocturne from the CD Cruisin' Deuces (Elektra) Listen to the audio-only version: Real Audio | Windows Media Listen to Andy Lyman's profile of Danny Gatton: Real Audio | Windows Media Listen to an interview with Danny Gatton from NPR's All Things Considered: Real Audio | Windows Media Visit the official Web site for Danny Gatton.
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