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A Tribute to Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs, a legend in the banjo world, passed away yesterday at the age of 85. His unique three-finger picking style is instantly recognizable and changed the way in which the instrument is played today.

His clear, clean-cut sound can be found on a number of bluegrass classics such as "I am a man of constant sorrow", "Foggy Mountain Breakdown", and "Flint Hill Special".

As a tribute to Earl Scruggs, Alexander Street Press is offering these tracks, as well as others, in a free streaming featured playlist found here: http://goasp.it/scruggs2012

The playlist can be shared with anyone and is available for 30 days.

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Antonio Vivaldi's "La Primavera (The Four Seasons: Spring)"

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer. He used the various instruments in the Spring concerto to paint a pastoral image. The solo violin depicts a sleeping shepherd, the orchestral violins represent a quickly-moving stream, and the viola alludes to a vigilant sheepdog.

This recording is performed by the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Jean-Pierre Wallez, soloist.

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"Imaginaries" by Quetzal (SFW40563)

The music of Quetzal is at once visceral and intellectual. It makes you move, it makes you sing, and it makes you think. Sometimes thought of as a rock band, its members draw from a much larger web of musical, cultural, and social engagement. On Imaginaries, they creatively combine shades of East L.A.’s soundscape, traditional son jarocho of Veracruz, salsa, R&B, and more to express the political and social struggle for self-determination and self-representation, which ultimately is a struggle for dignity. 12 tracks, 55 minutes, 40-page booklet with bilingual notes.

 

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Ludwig van Beethoven's "Sonata No. 1, Op.2/1"

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer. This piece, written in 1793, was among Beethoven's first. It was dedicated to his tutor, Joseph Haydn.


This recording is performed by Abdel Rahman El Bacha.

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All tracks downloaded through this promotion are owned by Alexander Street Press and are available to legally download, free of cost to the user.