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Allen Ginsberg and Phillip Glass collaborate on a interpretation of Ginsberg's poem, "Hydrogen Jukebox."

Poet ALLEN GINSBERG and composer PHILLIP GLASS. The pair have collaborated on a interpretation of Ginsberg's poem, "Hydrogen Jukebox." The work gets it's premiere April 26th at the American Music Theatre Festival in Philadelphia, and features six singers, a five piece orchestra, and a mix of songs, chants, and the spoken word.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 18, 1990: Interview with Ram Dass; Interview with Philip Glass and Allen Ginsberg; Commentary on word processing programs;
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Ram Dass discusses spirituality and ecology

Spiritual teacher RAM DASS. Ram Dass' book, "Be Here Now," was a widely used spiritual guide during the early 70s. Ram Dass followed that book up with several others, among them "The Only Dance There Is" and "How Can I Help?" Ram Dass started out as Harvard professor Richard Alpert. While at Harvard in the early 60s, Alpert joined with Timothy Leary and others in the early psychedelic experiments. That led him to investigations of meditation and spiritual practices.

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Composer Philip Glass.

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