The World of Arthur Russell

In the 1970s and ‘80s, one downtown New York musician dared to mix disco, Buddhism and experimental cello. Today, a look at the short life and influential sounds of composer Arthur Russell. Also: Grammy nominated Quartet San Francisco comes out of the chamber with strings blazing on their latest CD, "Whirled Chamber Music." They perform live in our studio. Plus: Soundcheck’s CD Picks of the Week.

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