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Joe Lovano
A look into the twisting life of Lorenzo Da Ponte. Find out how he went from living in poverty in Venice, to becoming Mozart’s librettist to running a grocery store in New York. Then a conversation with Joe Lovano, one of the premiere saxophonists of our time. And Konono Number One, a group of Congolese musicians who specialize in trance music. They'll perform live in-studio.
The Librettist of Venice
Rodney Bolt discusses his biography, "The Librettist of Venice: The Remarkable Life of Lorenzo da Ponte Mozart's Poet, Casanova's Friend, and Italian Opera's Impresario in America."
Joe Lovano
A conversation with Joe Lovano, one of the premiere saxophonists of our time. He discusses his latest album, "Three For All, We Three" and the Caramoor Jazz Festival.
Congotronics
Konono No. 1, a group of Congolese musicians who specialize in trance music, perform live in-studio. Their manager explains how they went from the small club scene of Kinshasa, to fame on the world music stage.
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