Best Public Affairs Archives Podcasts (2025)

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Outside the Box 5/20/25: “For Land’s Sakes” 6:11

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Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a …

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Talk of the Towns 5/14/25: Artificial Intelligence in Maine Schools 58:44

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Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Production support from Joel Mann and from College of the Atlantic Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This month: How did the group working on AI in the MDI School System…

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A Word in Edgewise 5/12/25: Mother’s Day Monday, the Full Flower Moon, & Florence Nightingale . . . 10:06

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Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I’m RW Estela: Since 1991, I’ve been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU’s longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of worldly and heavenly happenings, a confluence of 21st-century life in its myriad manifestations, international and domestic, cosmopolitan and rural, often revealing, as the French say, the m…

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Earthwise 5/10/25: Mother Turtle 5:14

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Producer/Host: Anu Dudley About the host: Rev. Dr. Anu Dudley is an ordained Pagan minister and a retired history professor. She continues to teach classes, including the three-year ordination curriculum at the Temple of the Feminine Divine, and others such as History of the Goddess, Paganism 101, Ethical Magic, and Introduction to the Runes. Curre…

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‘We know what is happening, we cannot walk away’: how the Guardian bore witness to horror in former Yugoslavia 31:34

15h ago31:34

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During the decade-long conflicts, the major powers dithered as Serb militias carried out their brutal campaigns of ethnic cleansing. Guardian reporters became more passionate and more outspoken in their condemnation, attracting praise and criticism By Ian Mayes. Read by Owen McDonnell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/long…

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Kentucky Singer/Songwriter S.G. Goodman Passes Down Stories in Song 36:13

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Kentucky-based singer and songwriter S. G. Goodman blends a deeply-rooted Americana sound with indie rock and sharply observed tales of life, love and loss. Her songs acknowledge the poverty, violence, and homophobia of the region while celebrating its beauty and the strength to be found in family, friends, and storytelling. Her new album, Planting…

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Week in Slovakia No. 22 (31.5.2025 16:00) 26:56

2d ago26:56

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Weekly news digest combined with some of the stories from the past week.By STVR

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The first English translation of "René, or: A Young Man's Adventures and Experiences", plus Slovak Sound Check & Culture Tips (30.5.2025 16:00) 28:59

3d ago28:59

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The first novel ever written in the territory of present-day Slovakia has just been released in its first English translation. Martina Greňová Šimkovičová speaks with Dobrota Pucherová, one of the editors of René, or: A Young Man's Adventures and Experiences. Meanwhile, Veronika Ščepánová explains the difference between masculine and feminine natio…

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The ancient psychedelics myth: ‘People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them’ 33:19

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The narrative of ancient tribes around the world regularly using ayahuasca and magic mushrooms in healing practices is a popular one. Is it true? By Manvir Singh. Read by Sebastián Capitán Viveros. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Pushing limits: Slovak female triathlete makes XTRI history. (29.5.2025 16:00) 25:03

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In this interview, Romana Grajcarová speaks with Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová, the first woman ever to win Himalayan Xtri. Čorbová reflects on this historic achievement—conquering one of the most demanding endurance races in the world—and shares what it took to prepare both physically and mentally for such an extreme challenge.…

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Brooklyn Bhangra Party With Red Baraat, In-Studio 37:59

5d ago37:59

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The brass and dhol-led party band Red Baraat began as a Punjabi wedding band here in New York, but for the past 15 years they’ve brought their raucous energetic dance sound to everyone through a series of well-received albums and their memorable live shows. Drummer and bandleader Sunny Jain, infused the band with the sounds of his upbringing: music…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Virologist Dr. Boris Klempa on zoonotic viruses, the European Virus Archive, & combating misinformation in science (28.5.2025 16:00) 34:22

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In Slovakia, research is underway both in laboratories and even on farms, as scientists work to better understand and combat infectious diseases. One of the most prominent figures in this effort is Dr. Boris Klempa, a virologist at the Institute of Virology within the Biomedical Research Center at the Slovak Academy of Sciences. In our conversation…

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From the archive: The lost Jews of Nigeria 49:14

6d ago49:14

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Until the 1990s, there were almost no Jews in Nigeria. Now thousands have enthusiastically taken up the faith. Why? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by Raj Ghatak. Help support our independent j…

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Part II: International summit Start with Children hosted by Bratislava (27.5.2025 16:00) 32:37

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Continuing with interviews from the Start with Children summit recently held in Bratislava. Today Ben Pascoe talks with keynote speaker Eva Kail from Vienna and Sandra Stasselova from the Bratislava Metropolitan Institute. Also Tomas Peciar from cykloloalicia tells us about critical mass and kidical mass.…

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Project Disconnect: Exploring loneliness and social isolation in Slovakia (26.5.2025 16:00) 7:09

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RERUNProject Disconnect aims to comprehensively and interdisciplinaryly explore loneliness and social isolation in Slovakia. In this show, we are going to talk to researcher and doctor from Psychiatric Clinic at the Slovak Medical University, Jakub Januška.By STVR

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‘We thought we could change the world’: how an idealistic fight against miscarriages of justice turned sour 42:06

8d ago42:06

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When a no-nonsense lecturer set up a radical solution to help free the wrongfully convicted in the UK, he was hopeful he could change the justice system. But what started as a revolution ended in acrimony By Francisco Garcia. Read by Nicholas Camm. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Songwriter/Guitarist Jill Sobule Keeps Moving on 'Nostalgic' Record (From the Archives) 31:29

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Denver-born songwriter, guitarist, singer, activist, and performer Jill Sobule, is possibly best-known because of her breakthrough hit of “I Kissed a Girl” (pre-dating Katy Perry by more a decade), and “Supermodel,” the anthem from the film Clueless. In her over seven albums, the troubadour has "mused on topics such as the death penalty, anorexia, …

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Week in Slovakia No. 21 (24.5.2025 16:00) 20:05

9d ago20:05

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Weekly news digest followed by some of the topical stories of the past week.By STVR

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WHO Pandemic Agreement: Slovakia’s abstention explained. Culture tips. Usefull Slovak phrases. (23.5.2025 16:00) 24:54

10d ago24:54

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Professor Jozef Šuvada, Slovakia's representative in the WHO Executive Board, explains what it means that Slovakia abstained form the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Culture tips invite to Night of Churches, Circus l'Art and BRaK among other events. Veronika and Sean dive into another Slovak phrases usefull for English speakers.…

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‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet? 32:29

11d ago32:29

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Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take action By Samira Shackle. Read by Díana Bermudez. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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International Day for Biodiversity with EMYS, a project focusing on biotope restoration (22.5.2025 16:00) 22:39

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In the interview with Andrea Froncová, we discussed biodiversity and a new project called EMYS, which focuses on biotope restoration and the protection of the European pond turtle, in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity.By STVR

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The Haunted Atmospheric Guitar of WIlliam Tyler Unspools Time 42:30

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Since releasing his first solo album in 2010, William Tyler has become associated with the so-called cosmic country style – his music has tended to be expansive, atmospheric, clearly rooted in Americana but with an experimental edge. Now comes Tyler’s new record, Time Indefinite – an album that might, paradoxically, be his most modern or avant-gard…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00:12

12d ago1:00:12

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A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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The Slovak Theatre in London, plus two young filmmakers from eastern Slovakia (21.5.2025 16:00) 26:34

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In this episode of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you the interview with the founder and manager of the Slovak Theatre in London Simona Vrabcová and her colleague and co-manager Rebeka Jurčacková about its history, activities and future. Next up are two young filmmakers from eastern Slovakia Matúš Chovanec and Adam Šoltés sharing their insi…

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From the archive: Super-prime mover: Britain’s most successful estate agent 42:26

13d ago42:26

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Gary Hersham has been selling houses to the very rich for decades. At first, £1m was a big deal. Now he sells for £50m, £100m, even £200m. What does it take to stay on top in this cut-throat…

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Part I: International summit Start with Children hosted by Bratislava (20.5.2025 16:00) 30:33

13d ago30:33

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Bratislava played host to the international summit Start with Children. Experts from around the country and the world met to discuss how thinking about children when planning cities can make them better places for everyone to live.By STVR

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Exploring the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia (19.5.2025 16:00) 6:47

14d ago6:47

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Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.…

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A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right 34:58

15d ago34:58

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Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Written and read by Harry Shukman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Jlin's Percussive-Driven, Math-Loving, Adventurous Electronic Music, In-Studio 36:35

15d ago36:35

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The artist, producer, and educator Jlin, born Jerrilynn Patton, first came out of the electronic dance music scene – specifically, the Chicago style of house music known as footwork. But she’s also become a sought-after composer, and one of her works was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her collaborators include Icelandic pop star Bjork, composer…

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Week in Slovakia No. 20 (17.5.2025 16:00) 27:12

16d ago27:12

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Slovakia Today takes a look back at the past week. The biggest headlines and highlights from our reports.By STVR

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Irish playwright Marina Carr, Culture Tips, and Slovak Sound Check (16.5.2025 16:00) 27:49

17d ago27:49

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Famous Irish playwright Marina Carr dropped by Bratislava for a masterclass at the New Drama Festival. She chatted with Martina Greňová Šimkovičová about what it’s like seeing her plays in translation. Our regular Slovak culture tips for foreigners will take you from Cannes and Sao Paulo to Lučenec, Banská Bystrica, and Bratislava. And don’t miss t…

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‘I am not who you think I am’: how a deep-cover KGB spy recruited his own son 49:36

18d ago49:36

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For the first time, the man the KGB codenamed ‘the Inheritor’ tells his story By Shaun Walker. Read by James Faulkner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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ALKA: With authenticity and care. No sense does not mean nonsense. (15.5.2025 16:00) 24:45

18d ago24:45

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Majka Reviľáková and Miška Vlasáková, founders of the ALKA project, talk about the process of including vulnerable children in everyday life at school and within their communities. Soňa Spáčilová presents the exhibition “Zmysel to má aj bez zmyslov”, which helps children and young people better understand the lives of people with disabilities.…

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Chicago-Based Composer Macie Stewart Makes Music Out of the Spaces In-Between 36:43

19d ago36:43

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Macie Stewart is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer who’s been a key player in the Chicago music scene, and a go-to collaborator for her string arrangements for pop stars like SZA, or playing with leading improvisers like Makaya McCraven or touring with Japanese Breakfast. Her current project is an album called When Distance Is Blue, ful…

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Lawyers Guild, The - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00:12

19d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

A public affairs program where political activists and experts discuss current political developments and progressive movements for social change.

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Country Roads: Trenčianske Teplice (14.5.2025 16:00) 27:35

19d ago27:35

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As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of the Tatras, the country is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well…

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From the archive: What lies beneath: the truth about France’s top serial killer expert 58:12

20d ago58:12

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: An intrepid expert with dozens of books to his name, Stéphane Bourgoin was a bestselling author, famous in France for having interviewed more than 70 notorious murderers. Then an anonymous c…

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A visit to the spring edition of Bratislava's Dobrý Trh, the Good Market (13.5.2025 16:00) 23:06

20d ago23:06

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Ben Pascoe visits the spring edition of Dobry Trh, the good market, and shares with you the sounds and feelings that make the event so unique and special.By STVR

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Outside the Box 5/13/25: “Wealth Fund” 6:40

20d ago6:40

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Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a …

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The life and work of Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker Dežo Ursíny (12.5.2025 16:00) 5:50

21d ago5:50

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May 2nd, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Dežo Ursíny's passing. This radio show looks at the life and work of this Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker. With the help of his son Jakub Ursiny, poet Ivan Štrpka, film producer Marián Urban and music journalist Marián Jaslovský we explore what made him so special. From his early music to h…

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‘Why would he take such a risk?’ How a famous Chinese author befriended his censor 39:25

22d ago39:25

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Online dissent is a serious crime in China. So why did a Weibo censor help me publish posts critical of the Communist party? By Murong Xuecun. Read by Zhang Wang Li. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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A New York Evening with Anoushka Shankar 46:07

22d ago46:07

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Because she is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, perhaps the most famous Indian classical musician of the past century, Anoushka Shankar is associated with that style of music. But though she plays the sitar, and does indeed play Indian ragas in the style of her illustrious dad, she has also drawn on jazz, flamenco, various world and electronic music t…

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Week in Slovakia No. 19 (10.5.2025 16:00) 22:40

23d ago22:40

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Week in SlovakiaBy STVR

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Slovak anti-war literature in translation: a discussion with Julia Sherwood (9.5.2025 16:00) 27:45

24d ago27:45

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Leopold Lahola was an acclaimed Slovak filmmaker who fled Czechoslovakia in 1949. His only collection of short stories, The Last Thing, is unsettling in the extreme situations in which his characters find themselves during the Second World War. A selection of them has recently been published in English translation, secured by Julia and Peter Sherwo…

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The mystery of the nameless girl found dead in a Spanish border town 38:52

25d ago38:52

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On a summer morning in 1990, the body of a young woman appeared in a small town close to the frontier. For those who saw her, finding her identity became an obsession that would last 30 years By Giles Tremlett. Read by Luis Soto. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Fiddlers Mark and Maggie O’Connor Connect Chamber Music and Bluegrass, In-Studio 38:26

25d ago38:26

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The fiddler Mark O’Connor is probably best known for his million-selling Appalachian Waltz project – a kind of chamber/folk album with famed cellist Yo Yo Ma and bassist Edgar Meyer. Mark has also written string quartets, concertos, and orchestral pieces – and they all come from the same place as his solo fiddle sets – everything is rooted in the s…

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