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Archives for April 2010

RJ Deluke talks to David Balakrishnan

April 9, 2010

Turtle Island String Quartet emphasizes the classical in its mixes By R.J. DELUKE First published: Thursday, April 8, 2010 The idea of the string quartet performing traditional classical and chamber music has to be pushed aside when one considers the Turtle Island String Quartet. Pushed way aside. The group was created some 25 years ago with the idea of blurring the lines between musical genres; using traditional classical approaches as a base, but adding jazz improvisation and elements of ... Read More

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