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Classical pianist and NPR host Lara Downes presents her NYC debut of "Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined"

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On this episode of classical pianist and NPR host Lara Downes talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her NYC debut of "Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined" on July 27.

Lara Downes new album This Land is out August 23
Lara Downes
Lara Downes new album This Land is out August 23

Downes' new album This Land is out August 23.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.