From October 7th, 2002:

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Film score fun with Roger Roger
Celtic cantigas from Gerald Trimble
Canadian bluesman Michael Browne
Tanzania to Canada: Dr. Zawose & Brook
A lush and dreamy new CD from Beck
Some great British pop from Coldplay

Roger Roger (yes, his real name) wrote music for radio, films and television. He was one of the most prolific composers of the 20th century. But few have known about his work, until now.

Roger Roger

Watch: Traffic Boom
from the CD Grand Travaux (Basta Records)

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Gerald Trimble explores musical connections. Here he plays Celtic music with influences from the Sufi's to the Spanish.

Gerald Trimble

Watch: Gigues
from the CD Celtic Cantigas (TRB)

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Not well known in the U.S., this Canadian blues artist performs his own version of a rare Sam Cooke song, originally released in 1964.

Michael Jerome Browne

Watch: That's Where It's At
from the CD Drive On (Borealis)

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Dr. Hukwe Zawose is considered by many to be Tanzania's greatest musical treasure. On this album, he collaborates with Canadian producer/instrumentalist Michael Brook.

Dr. Hukwe Zawose & Michael Brook

Watch: Kuna Kunguni
from the CD Assembly (RealWorld)

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Listen to an All Things Considered feature on Dr. Hukwe Zawose & Michael Brook.

On his eighth and latest release, Beck trades his sardonic wit for serious heartbreak.

Beck

Watch: Lonesome Tears
from the CD Sea Change (Geffen)

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Coldplay have been compared to Travis, Radiohead and even Pink Floyd, particularly in their mellow, often psychedelic guitar work. But their music is a bit more pop-oriented.

Coldplay

Watch: Daylight
from the CD A Rush Of Blood To The Head (Capitol)

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