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Latin Roots: Rachel Faro On Candombe

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March 27, 2014 • Hear the record producer and artist discuss the Afro-Uruguayan style of Latin music. While the genre is popular in Uruguay, Candombe often goes overlooked outside of the country.

Latin Roots: Rachel Faro On Candombe

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The Six Pack: Pairing Summer Jazz And Beer

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Take Five: A Jazz Sampler

The Six Pack: Pairing Summer Jazz And Beer

June 15, 2009 • Jazz and beer are natural companions, so we asked the Washington City Paper's "Beerspotter" to pair bottles with records by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and more.