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Composer and shakuhachi performer Shawn Head.

Chamber Music

Shawn Head Shines On Shakuhachi

Joshua Zinn

Posted on May 3, 2017 · Composer and performer Shawn Head talks about the Japanese shakuhachi and some of the music for the instrument.

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Joshua Zinn with composer James Matheson in the studio.

Classical Music

ROCO And The Age Of Air

Joshua Zinn

Posted on November 13, 2015 · The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra celebrates a major milestone with its 50th commissioned piece.

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