Fleck, Bela
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Fleck expanded the sound of the banjo to produced music other than bluegrass sounds. He plays pop, has worked with jazz artists, and wrote music for the film version of 'Beverly Hillbillies.' He and his band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, perform live, and record, appearing on the soundtrack of 'Striptease.'
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Ndour, Youssou
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Ndour is a legendary figure in his native Senegal and among world-music lovers for his West African music style of mbalax. Mbalax incorporates the elements of latin, jazz, rock, soul, and African music into one original and distinct style. Ndour continues to live with his family in his native land.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Lewis, Ramsey
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Jazz artist Ramsey Lewis has released more than 60 records and has won three Grammy Awards. Lewis' first successful album was, "The In Crowd," released in 1965. He is renowned for his records which include Tequila Mockingbird, Legacy, Ramsey, Routes, Blues for the Night Owl and Three Piece Suite.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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