November 17, 1999

Going Beyond the Buena Vista Social Club.

Critic Milo Miles reviews some Cuban records that aren't by the Buena Vista Club: "Casa de la Trova" (Detour Records), "Bossa Cubana" by Los Zafiros (World Circuit/Nonesuch label), and "Estrellas de Areito" (World Circuit/Nonesuch label).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 17, 1999: Interview with Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar; Review of the albums "Casa de la Trova," "Bossa Cubana," and "Estrellas de Areito."

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November 17, 1999

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Musicians Ravi Shankar and Anoushka.

Ravi Shankar is the world's leading sitar player. Now at the age of 79, he's published his autobiography, "Ravi Shankar: Raga Mala" (Welcome Rain Publishers). The book was edited and introduced by his friend George Harrison. Shankar is now performing on tour with his 18 year old daughter, Anoushka. We'll hear from Ravi Shankar and later we'll be joined by his daughter.

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