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Cellist Diedre Murray

Murray is one of the few cello players working in jazz. She says class and cultural differences between black and white communities can explain why fewer African American children learn classical instruments. She appears on Muhal Richard Abrams' new album, The Hearinga Suite.

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Other segments from the episode on October 29, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 29, 1990: Interview with Bill T. Jones; Review of Ralph Moore's album "Furthermore"; Interview with Diedre Murray; Commentary on infomercials.

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