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From April 12, 2004:

Archived Show: Episode 60

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Featured: Hilliard Ensemble

Odd interpretations from Stolen Shack
Folk singer/songwriter Adrienne Young
A new retrospective from The Who
Neo psychedelia from Circulatory System
Solo work from jazz bassist Percy Heath

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An all-male vocal group, the Hilliard Ensemble performs ancient music with stunning harmonies.


Featured: Hilliard Ensemble

CD: Motets
Song: "Plange, Regni Respublica"
Label: ECM

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Check out our previous feature on the Hilliard Ensemble from December 2001.


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Stolen Shack offer their own mix of alt country, classical music and modern jazz with this collection of unusual cover tunes, including Civil War songs and music from Cyndi Lauper.


Stolen Shack

CD: Stolen Shack
Song: "Poor Wayfaring Stranger"
Label: One Soul Records

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Similar to Alison Krauss and Union Station, Adrienne Young and her band, Little Sadie combine traditional country and bluegrass with more contemporary sounds.


Adrienne Young

CD: Plow to the End of the Row
Song: "Plow to the End of the Row"
Label: Addie Belle

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On their latest greatest-hits collection, the Who offer two new songs, including this one, "Real Good Looking Boy,"


The Who

CD: The Who Then and Now
Song: "Real Good Looking Boy"
Label: Geffen

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Circulatory System is a retooled version of '90s psychedelic rockers Olivia Tremor Control.


Circulatory System

CD: Circulatory System
Song: "Yesterday's World"
Label: Cloud Recordings

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Bassist Percy Heath has been making great jazz for nearly sixty years, but has just released his first-ever solo recording.


Percy Heath

CD: A Love song
Song: "A Love Song"
Label: Daddy Jazz Records

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