Series: Musicians in their own words features on 2009 Grammy Winners

Produced by David Schulman

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Hilary Hahn, Cassandra Wilson, and Joseph Shabalala talk about their music. All three are 20009 Grammy winners in major categories — Best Classical Album, Best Jazz Vocal Album, and Best Traditional World Music Album.

Four pieces on three terrific musicians— made particularly timely by their 2009 Grammy successes. Please see individual piece descriptions for more info.


4 Pieces

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Joseph Shabalala describes how the vision for Ladysmith Black Mambazo came to him in a dream -- in four-part harmony. Shabalala's voice takes on m...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 00:05:17
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The 2009 Grammy winner talks about finding her voice, with a little help from Miles Davis and musical parents who figured "you're going to get the ...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 00:04:45
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  • Added: Dec 03, 2004
  • Length: 00:01:45
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  • Added: Dec 02, 2004
  • Length: 00:02:50
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