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John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix were obsessed with the number 9. Elvis was the king of the number 8. Today we mark Friday the 13th by exploring the strange connections between rockers and numbers. We speak with author Gary Patterson, author of Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Rock and Roll Myths, Legends, and Curses. Also: Portuguese singer Lura performs live from her new album "M'bem di Fora" (I Come from Far Away). And finally: Nearly five years after Jazz at Lincoln Center formed its resident Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, that very ensemble has announced it is breaking away from its parent institution. The group's music director, pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill, explains why.
Rock by the Numbers
To many, Friday the 13th is a day to fear, or at least be wary of. But some pop musicians had obsessions of other numbers, whether it was John Lennon's connection to number nine or Elvis's interest in eight. We speak with author Gary Patterson, author of Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Rock and Roll Myths, Legends, and Curses.
Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Rock and Roll Myths, Legends, and Curses
Lura
Lisbon-born singer Lura is part of a new generation following the steps of Cesaria Evora and performing the rhythms of Cape Verde. She and her band share songs from her new album, "M'Bem di Fora," which blends European and West African influences.
Whither Latin Jazz in New York
Arturo O'Farrill, director of the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, talks about how his band is leaving the auspices of Jazz at Lincoln Center - the very organization that oversaw its formation.
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