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Musicians' Spotlight for April 15, 2009
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Today's Highlight: John Floridis hosts Dirk Powell
Recently seen in Montana as the multi-instrumentalist performing with Joan Baez, Dirk Powell is a composer, musician, and producer with roots running deep in American tradition. He is the creative force behind the youtube Zydeco hit, Oui On Peut, founding member of Cajun group Balfa Toujours, and has performed and collaborated with artists such as Loretta Lynn, Jack White, Jewel, Linda Rondstadt and Sting just to name a few. He has also scored soundtrack music for films by Ang Lee, Edward Burns and Spike Lee and was performed and wrote music for the film "Cold Mountain."
Artist website & contact:
www.dirkpowell.org
Contact information for producers:
John Floridis | john@johnfloridis.com
Brian Kopper | mspot@kopper.com
Shawn Colvin, Patty Larkin, and Leo Kottke have all stopped by the Montana Public Radio studios to play a little and talk with Brian Kopper and John Floridis. Performers talk about the inspiration behind their music and what it's like to both create and perform the music.
Montana artists like Zoe Wood and Wilson & McKee get equal time. Each week, hosts Brian Kopper and John Floridis, composers and performers themselves, give listeners a glimpse into the lives and art of the modern day troubadour.
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