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Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009

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Disabled Guitarist Finds New Sound In Mbira

For a musician, essential tremor disorder can be devastating. The disease affects fine motor coordination, causing hands to shake. But guitarist Richard Crandell has found a new way to continue composing and performing.Web Extra: Hear The Music ()  

 

Gaza Strikes Spur Protests, Vows Of Retaliation

Prospects of a cease-fire appear to have dimmed after the killing Thursday of a senior Hamas leader. ()  

Google CEO's Influence With Obama May Aid Tech

Google CEO Eric Schmidt is part of a team of advisers to President-elect Barack Obama. ()  

 
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    Label:
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  • Stephane Wremble Trio with guest David Grisman; 'Mabel'
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  • Richard Crandell; 'Bells'
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  • Spam Allstars; 'Afrika'
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  • Atmosphere; 'Painting'
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  • Matt Flinner; 'Ice Queen'
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