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Joe Brent: Mandolin Magic from Vivaldi to Vinegar Hill

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
December 7, 2024
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Today, the Spotlight shines On composer, mandolinist, multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and label founder

Joe Brent

mandolin

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Joe has worked with artists ranging from

Regina Spektor

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Philip Glass

composer / conductor
b.1937

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Sara Caswell

violin

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Andrew Ryan

bass, acoustic

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" data-original-title="" title="">9 Horses was the impetus for our time together. 9 Horses creates music between classical precision and folk intimacy with mandolins and violins. On their album, Strum (Adhyâropa Records, 2024), 25 musicians create what Joe calls "identifiably human-made music."

Joe shares the story behind 9 Horses and much more, including why making deeply human music matters now more than ever.

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