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Los Super Seven

Host Renee Montagne talks with members of the band, Los Super Seven. The Mexican-American super group, composed of members of Los Lobos as well as Tejano singer Ruben Ramos, country-pop star Freddy Fender, and Joe Ely, came together to play the music they remember from their youth, growing up along Texas border towns. (7:08) [CD is Los Super Seven, on RCA Records] Due to Internet rights issues, this segment has been modified from its original broadcast form .

Los Super Seven

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California Guitar Trio

Daniel speaks to Paul Richards, Bert Lams, and Hideyo Moriya, also known as the California Guitar Trio. The group uses a unique method of tuning their guitars which enables them to hit higher high notes, and lower low notes. This allows them to play classical compositions, such as Bach"s Moonlight Sonata, which are normally impossible on guitar. They play some songs from their latest CD "Pathways", demonstrating that they play not only classical music but rock and surf tunes as well. They kick off their tour of the western US tonight in Salt Lake City. For tour dates, visit their webpage www.cgtrio.com ("Pathways"; 1998 Discipline Records)

California Guitar Trio

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Fugazi And The Freedom From Conformity

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Fugazi And The Freedom From Conformity

We meet Fugazi, a seminal punk rock band. Their new album is called End Hits It's their ninth album in the last 11 years...and as they've done from the beginning, they've recorded and sold their records themselves, shunning the record industry. The band says you can be artistically and economically independent and still succeed.

Fugazi And The Freedom From Conformity

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Composer Lukas Foss Turns 75

Composer, conductor and pianist Lukas Foss turns 75 today. He wrote his first composition at age 7 and was an acclaimed performer by the time he hit his teens. Foss has been a force in classical music and a tireless champion of contemporary composers. Susan Stamberg has an interview.

Composer Lukas Foss Turns 75

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Bluegrass Legend Bill Monroe, 85, Dies

Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, died today at the age of 85. He developed a style of country music that featured the mandolin, guitar and banjo, which had a profound effect on country music and generations of country singers. NPR's Linda Wertheimer has a remembrance.

Bluegrass Legend Bill Monroe, 85, Dies

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