"Low Country Cupola," by Erik Friedlander

Erik Friedlander does magical things with the cello. For his latest trick, he casts away the instrument's traditional bow in favor of some Southern-rock-inflected fingerpicking. This free download is from Erik's latest album, Bonebridge.

New York cellist Erik Friedlander is known for his experimental collaborations with saxophonist and composer John Zorn – but his new project and album, “Bonebridge,” takes a trip to the American south for inspiration. Check out this video for his live, in-studio performance of the song "Beaufain Street."

In the 1960s and 70s, Lee Friedlander took his family on summer road trips, and took pictures that established him as a great American photographer. Erik Friedlander, his son, grew up to be an innovative cellist. Kurt talks with him about his

Erik Friedlander performs in Studio 360.

For over a decade of summers in the 1960s and 70s, Erik’s dad, the photographer Lee Friedlander, took his family on long road trips across America. The photos Lee took during these trips established him one of the most celebrated photographers of modern America.

Erik Friedlander performs "Rushmore" in Studio 360.