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(photo: David Garland)
Guitarist Peter Walker recorded his first album, "Rainy Day Raga," in 1966. Back then he was already combining his knowledge of Indian music and Flamenco into a compelling, psychedelic blend. On his 1969 album, "Second Poem to Karmela or Gypsies Are Important," he played the Indian sarode and electric keyboards, pushing his blend still further. Then, after serving as music director for some of Dr. Timothy Leary's Happenings and working as a garage mechanic, Peter Walker seemed to disappear. But Walker has emerged again, and after recent years of intensive Flamenco study in Spain, he's advancing in new directions. He also proves to be a thoughtful raconteur and vital performer, as you can hear when he joins host David Garland to converse and play in the WNYC studio.
View photos from the session
Peter Walker at Tompkins Square Records
Walker's early albums are newly available on iTunes:
Rainy Day Raga
Second Poem to Karmela or Gypsies Are Important
View photos from the session
Peter Walker at Tompkins Square Records
Walker's early albums are newly available on iTunes:
Rainy Day Raga
Second Poem to Karmela or Gypsies Are Important
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