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In Times Of Tumult, Bush Kept Ties To Quieter Life
George W. Bush's poll ratings were among the highest and lowest that modern presidents have ever received. But outside the political arena, he's known for unwavering devotion to family and friends, his ranch in Crawford, Texas — and his mountain bike. ()
Chopteeth: Afro-Funk With Lunatic Energy
The 14-piece afrobeat orchestra blends rhythms from across the African continent, and then some.Web Extra:Hear The Music ()
2009 Food Trends: A Side Dish Of Recession
The economic crisis means budget-conscious trends will dominate the food scene this year. ()
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- Composer:
- Iverson
- CD Title:
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- Label:
- Sony
- Catalog Number:
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- "Do Your Sums/Die Like a Dog/Play for Home"
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- Give
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- 90771
- "Frog and Toad"
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- Artist: The Bad Plus
- Label: Sony
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- Bomar/Hall/Williams
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- Royal Sessions
- Label:
- Yellow Dog
- Catalog Number:
- 1061
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- "Spanish Delight"
- CD: Royal Sessions
- Artist: The Bo-Keys
- Label: Yellow Dog
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- Artist:
- David Sanborn
- Composer:
- Tinturin/Lawrence/G
- CD Title:
- Here and Gone
- Label:
- Decca
- Catalog Number:
- 001115202
- "What Will I Tell My Heart?"
- CD: Here and Gone
- Artist: David Sanborn
- Label: Decca
- Released: 2008
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- Tord Gustavsen Trio
- Composer:
- Gustavsen
- CD Title:
- Being There
- Label:
- ECM
- Catalog Number:
- 2017
- "Still There"
- CD: Being There
- Artist: Tord Gustavsen Trio
- Label: ECM
- Released: 2007
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- Tord Gustavsen Trio
- CD Title:
- Being There
- Label:
- ECM
- Catalog Number:
- 2017
- "Blessed Feet"
- CD: Being There
- Artist: Tord Gustavsen Trio
- Label: ECM
- Released: 2007
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- Sergio & Odair Assad
- CD Title:
- Jardim abandonado
- Label:
- Nonesuch
- "Chora Coracao"
- CD: Jardim abandonado
- Artist: Sergio and Odair Assad
- Label: Nonesuch
- Released: 2007
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- Olander, Jim
- CD Title:
- Nashville Guitars
- Label:
- Lightyear
- Catalog Number:
- 54404
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- "Less Taste/More Filling"
- CD: Nashville Guitars
- Artist: Various Artists
- Label: Lightyear
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- Chopteeth
- CD Title:
- Afrofunk Big Band
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- Rock Paper Scissors
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- Artist: Chopteeth
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