Could you add a dash of laughter, please?

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Listening to an interview with Marin Alsop, the maestra of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, made me want to re-locate to Santa Cruz for two weeks each August. For 47 years, this is a festival that is showcasing new music for orchestra.
During he interview, Alsop mentioned a [...]

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Musical crushes and surprising sounds

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I’ve read some outstanding reviews of the Diane Birch album “Bible Belt” and some lukewarm reviews. You know, as with everything, each person to his or her own tastes. And, as with everything, we bring and take something from everything that surrounds us.
For example, I received “Bible Belt” CD [...]

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Words and music mix for Edgerton

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Clyde Edgerton was kind enough to answer some questions about his writing and creativity, regarding his book The Bible Salesman. What I also find fascinating about him and some other writers is their creativity spilling over into other art forms. While some may paint, others will spend time playing music. [...]

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