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Recently, Composer and clarinetist Andy Biskin found inspiration in the absurd logic of Rube Goldberg's "invention cartoons," which depict the use of bizarre tools and strategies to accomplish simple tasks. He's taken those and created "Goldberg's Variations," a suite of 12 Rube Goldberg drawings brought to life with his own video animations and original music. He shares some of those with us today. And the Choro Ensemble celebrates the music of 19th century Rio de Janeiro blending European styles like fado, polka, waltz, and mazurka with the emerging Afro-Brazilian samba.
Drawings by Rube Goldberg

Click to enlarge. Rube Goldberg is the ® and © of Rube Goldberg Inc.

Click to enlarge. Rube Goldberg is the ® and © of Rube Goldberg Inc.

Additional Resources:
» Andy Biskin's Web site
» Rube Goldberg Web site
» Choro Ensemble website