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July 1, 2001 - This edition brings you the music of Debussy, from the Washington Saxophone Quartet; R. Crumb and his band, Les Primitis du Futur. You'll also hear Michael Masley's cymbalom; Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole; extraordinary guitarist Michael Hedges; the Austrian group, Die Knodel; and the rock-and-roll sounds of The Sprague Brothers.
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The Washington Saxophone Quartet offer unique interpretations on everything from Bach and Beethoven to Joplin and Gershwin.
Cartoonist R. Crumb plays the claw-hammered-style banjo and sings in this group from Paris. If you like music from the 1920s, you'll enjoy this unique sound.
Michael Masley plays an instrument you likely haven't heard of: a "cymbalom." Masley picks, bows, and strikes the strings of this dulcimer-like instrument to create a beautifully haunting sound.
Nicknamed the "Gentle Giant," Israel Kamakawiwo'ole has a tender voice with a giant sound. He gained international fame with this featured selection: A medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What A Wonderful World."
Michael Hedges pioneered an inimitable playing style sowcased on this Grammy Award-winning album, Taproot.
The Austrian group, Die Knodel is sometimes comical with a cinematic sound.
The Sprague Brothers are reminiscent of the Beatles or the Everley Brothers, but with a sound that is very much their own.
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