Best BoiceTerrel Allen It Podcasts (2024)

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TMT 234: Martyn Ware 1:08:03

2+ y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Electronica pioneer Martyn Ware extends his legacy with his latest project, Electronically Yours, a podcast featuring long form conversations with fellow artists of the genre including Thomas Dolby, Gary Numan, Róisín Murphy and Howard Jones. Martyn was a founding member of Human League and Heaven 17. He was a co-producer on Introducing the Hardlin…

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TMT 233: Stephen Kijak 40:50

3y ago40:50

40:50

In 1996 ﬁlmmaker Stephen Kijak released his debut narrative ﬁlm, Never Met Picasso. 25 years later he returns to the genre with his homage to The Smiths, Shoplifters of the World. Set in Denver, Shoplifters follows a group of friends mourning the 1987 breakup of the British group, while another friend holds a local DJ hostage and forces him to play…

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TMT 232: Maureen Mahon 1:01:32

3y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Black Diamond Queens, the second book from Maureen Mahon is an examination of African-American women in rock. The book is not only a fascinating study of their achievements, but also illustrates their wide inﬂuence in the genre. From Big Mama Thornton and her original version “Hound Dog” to girl group The Shirelles and of course, Tina Turner. Despi…

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TMT 231: Alec Hanley Bemis 1:23:21

3y ago1:23:21

1:23:21

In 2001, The National’s self-titled debut was released on Brassland, a label co-founded by band members Aaron & Bryce Dessner and Alec Hanley Bemis. Two decades later, under Alec’s guidance, Brassland has consistently boasted an adventurous roster that has included Bartees Strange, Hannah Georgas, Fusilier, Las Palabras and Bryce Dessner/So Percuss…

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TMT 230: BLKLN 1:14:16

3y ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Producer and guitarist BLKLN (pronounced Blacklion) says that he makes music like a visual artist. One listen to his avant-garde instrumentals and you'll swear you could lay your hands on them. His two EP’s on Cohrran Records (Speaking in snake tongue and Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the emperor of Rome) provide 13 neo post-punk re…

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TMT 229: Leo Sidran 1:51:07

3+ y ago1:51:07

1:51:07

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leo Sidran’s new studio album, The Art of Conversation, is a knowing wink to his interview podcast, The Third Story. In its 7th year, the podcast continues to celebrate the creative mind with long form conversations from the likes of Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, Butch Vig...and yours truly. The engaging inte…

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TMT 228: Mike Ladd 59:15

3+ y ago59:15

59:15

Whatever setting you ﬁnd hip-hop legend Mike Ladd rapping, he is resolutely himself. From the Paris- based rap artist’s solo albums or whether he's collaborating with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer on their multiple projects. Mike’s latest release continues his streak of restless creativity with TheDeadCanRap, a collaboration with street artist and produc…

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TMT 227: Soft Glas 1:02:38

3+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Soft Glas, the solo project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jõao Gonzalez, returns to TMT on the eve of his new release, How Strange. How Strange is the Grammy-nominee’s third full-length album and it unites the spirit of college radio, Cuban-laced rhythms and jazz-tinged instrumentation. The inﬂuences arrive eﬀortlessly considering Jõao…

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TMT 226: Sam Pearce 1:01:02

3+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Past guest Sam Pearce returns to TMT on the eve of two new projects: Hold Me Rare Animal, the just-released EP and a full-length (Bay State) arriving later in the year. While the singer- songwriter’s Bay State album bears the marking of a complete artistic statement, the EP is a collection of meaningful moments. All Bandcamp proceeds from Hold Me R…

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TMT 225: Rafael Cohen (Las Palabras, !!! and El Guapo) 40:21

3+ y ago40:21

40:21

The name of songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rafael Cohen’s latest project is Las Palabras. Las Palabras’ self-titled Brassland debut ﬁnds him singing in Spanish for the ﬁrst time and was inspired by post-tropicália Brazilian pop music. Rafael was previously in the Dischord band El Guapo and is a core member of !!!, who are working on their ninth a…

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TMT 224: Richard Cytowic, M.D. 41:50

3+ y ago41:50

41:50

Neurologist Dr. Richard Cytowic is the author of multiple books on synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition where the stimulation of one of our senses leads to an automatic, involuntary triggering of one or more other senses. Musical artists such as Billy Joel, Kanye West and Stevie Wonder claim they can see colors when they hear music.…

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TMT 223: Ben Rice 1:09:08

3+ y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Singer-songwriter Ben Rice refers to his music as Big City Americana; a nod to both his New York roots and guitar-centered songs. His debut solo album, Future Pretend, details joy, loss and ﬁguring out how to remain present in a fast-forward world. Ben is also a celebrated record producer and runs his own recording studio, Degraw Sound, located in …

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TMT 222: Chris Garneau 1:23:37

3+ y ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Singer-songwriter Chris Garneau’s new album, The Kind, charts his journey through the dirty work of healing from lifelong trauma and learning to experience actual joy. Chris’s ﬁfth studio album is one revelation after another rooted in a ten-year estrangement from his father and his recent passing. The Kind is the ﬁrst great album of 2021. [This ep…

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TMT 221: James Tillman 1:07:11

3+ y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Even a pandemic couldn’t stop singer-songwriter James Tillman, who returns for his second TMT conversation. In a under year he’s released his ﬁrst studio album in four years (Modern Desires), a mixtape (VM2) and a single (“Arizona”). James just dropped After Hours, a live EP released post-Inauguration, which feels apropos for this D.C. native who c…

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TMT 220: Sonny Burnett 1:05:13

3+ y ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Sonny Burnett is the electronic solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Sam Ford and was born in the wake of his prior group, Goodbye Heart. The Seattle-based musician just released his debut album, Death of an Empath, which features the single “Golden.” Sam also directed and shot the new “Golden” music video on an iPhone. [This episode …

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TMT 219: TWYN 37:54

3+ y ago37:54

37:54

Ten years on and the Miami-based duo, TWYN, continue to evolve their sound. Comprised of Aaron Glueckauf (drums/vocals) and Jason Matthews (keys/synths), their music eﬀortlessly careens through hip-hop, modern jazz, alternative and electronic elements coalescing into their singular style on both instrumental and vocal tracks. TWYN’s debut EP, Eudae…

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TMT 218: Taro Gold (Tina Turner co-author) 47:04

4y ago47:04

47:04

Happiness Becomes You is the book Tina Turner has been wanting to write for decades. A book about her 50 year Buddhist practice, speciﬁcally Nichiren Buddhism. Her dream is ﬁnally a reality and was made possible with one of its co-authors, Taro Gold (along with Regula Curti). However, Happiness Becomes You isn’t just for Buddhists; it’s for anyone …

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TMT 217: Gian Stone 45:53

4y ago45:53

45:53

Producer Gian Stone is having a moment. A moment that is the result of years of putting in hard work. In May, he topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers Chart as the sole producer of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s quarantine #1: “Stuck with You.” Gian is also a musician, engineer and songwriter with co-writing duties on Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” …

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TMT 216: Mobley 46:14

4y ago46:14

46:14

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley had a new EP, Young and Dying in the Occident Supreme, all prepped for release until the pandemic hit. His tour-in-progress was also shelved. The EP is forthcoming with the lead single/video from it “Nobody’s Favourite” out now. As for touring, that's up in the air, but the Austin-based performer …

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TMT 215: Richardine Bartee 1:10:56

4y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Queens native Richardine Bartee is always ahead of the curve when it comes to music. As the CEO (and journalist) of Grungecake, an online music blog, she relishes the championing of up and coming artists, particularly from the Afrobeats genre. That's her thing: recognizing tomorrow’s talents today. In addition to being a tastemaker, Richardine also…

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TMT 214: Corbin Reiff 40:31

4y ago40:31

40:31

For over three decades, the voice of Chris Cornell has deeply aﬀected millions of fans including author and journalist Corbin Reiﬀ. Corbin’s new book, Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell, is a respectful tribute to the legacy of the Soundgarden and Audioslave lead singer. Corbin deftly balances Cornell’s life and music without eve…

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TMT 213: Jessica Lynn 41:13

4y ago41:13

41:13

When you listen to a Jessica Lynn song you can hear the passion in her voice. The same passion (and hard work) that has propelled the independent country artist through four years of international touring, multiple public television specials and Billboard takeovers. The Brooklyn- born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s new video for the ballad …

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TMT 212: Kris Davis 47:46

4y ago47:46

47:46

The music of jazz pianist Kris Davis explores the exciting connection between improvisation and composition. 2019’s Diatom Ribbons (Pyroclastic) appeared on multiple year-end round- ups including the top spot from NPR’s jazz critics and on the NY Times’ jazz albums list. In addition to Kris’s daring playing, Diatom Ribbons features a wealth of tale…

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TMT 211: Allan Rayman 41:55

4y ago41:55

41:55

The music of Allan Rayman is a dizzying array of genres including hip-hop, rock, r&b and grunge. The Toronto-based singer/songwriter continues on this path of exploration with his fourth full-length album, CHRISTIAN, which includes production by Alex da Kid. The title is named for Christian Slater who starred in Pump Up the Volume, a ﬁlm that has i…

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TMT 210: Fusilier 52:48

4y ago52:48

52:48

In turbulent times we need audacious artists like Fusilier. His just released EP, Upstream (Brassland), features the title track about isolation plus a sinister take on Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” that ﬁnds the classic twisted into a protest anthem. The Brooklyn-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist has also released self-d…

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TMT 209: Beau Borek (Again) 51:30

4+ y ago51:30

51:30

In his second TMT interview, singer-songwriter Beau Borek returns with his new album, Realistic Weather, a collection inspired by the aspects of home—both the physical and the emotional. It's been three years since his debut Diﬀerent Generations was released and in that time he's lived in four diﬀerent states including his current residence in Durh…

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TMT 208: Kendal Conrad 39:47

4+ y ago39:47

39:47

Singer-Songwriter Kendal Conrad loves the storytelling you ﬁnd in a contemporary country song. The Pennsylvania-native is an excellent student of the genre because one listen to her recent singles and you recognize all the integral elements. Instantly hummable? Check! Lyrics that mean something? Check! And a soaring voice? Triple check! If she keep…

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TMT 207: Aviv Goldgeier (Valipala) 1:14:23

4+ y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Brooklyn-based songwriter/keyboardist Aviv Goldgeier is the driving force behind the group Valipala, whose sound he refers to as “prog-soul”. Their latest EP, bubble, spends its six songs deﬁning that term and blowing up just about every other genre mash-up into an original creation that results in one of the freshest collections you'll hear this y…

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TMT 206: Bartees Strange 46:50

4+ y ago46:50

46:50

The best cover songs are both an homage and a compass directed to fresh territory. Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy (Brassland) is the solo debut from Bartees Strange and it features his interpretations of songs by the National. Like the (true) fan he is, Strange spans the catalog of the beloved band with deep cuts and well-known favorites. [This episode …

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TMT 205: Walter Martin 40:39

4+ y ago40:39

40:39

Singer/Songwriter Walter Martin continues his tradition of making great music. He was a co-founder of both Jonathan Fire*Eater and the Walkmen and just released a solo album, The World at Night. Night is dedicated to fellow Jonathan Fire*Eater member, Stewart Lupton, who died two years ago at the age of 43. [This episode features “Little Summer Fly…

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TMT 204: Galcher Lustwerk 46:27

4+ y ago46:27

46:27

Producer Galcher Lustwerk returns with his third full-length release, Information (Ghostly International), that finds him expanding his unique take on Deep House that functions in your living room or the club. The Brooklyn-based DJ and rapper continues to explore the darker side of the genre with a complete immersion into beats, hooks and despair. …

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TMT 203: Pravin Thompson 55:24

4+ y ago55:24

55:24

A Thoughtful Collapse, the new album from guitarist/bandleader Pravin Thompson, is a whirlwind collide of genres and time signatures. A signature blend of jazz, metal, rock and…????? The Brooklyn-based artist’s full-length debut bristles with his well-honed chops and the perfect musicians to execute his composition skills. [This episode features “D…

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TMT 202: Clara Joy 32:54

4+ y ago32:54

32:54

Whether you call it an EP or an album, singer-songwriter Clara Joy’s Far From Here is overflowing with hooks. Far From Here is self-performed and produced and independently released. The New York-based artist was inspired by the DIY culture of the city along with the Bandcamp ethos that anyone can distribute their own music. [This episode features …

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TMT 201: Nick Pope (Again) 1:00:51

4+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

It hardly seems fair to have to wait more than two years between a Nick Pope release. But here we are…and the wait was well worth it. The singer-songwriter is not only back with a new album, Wowed Me Out, he's returning to Talk Music Talk for his second visit. Overﬂowing with melodies, Wowed Me Out was partly inspired by childhood nostalgia and fea…

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TMT 200: Leo Sidran Interviews boice-Terrel Allen 1:27:12

4+ y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

On this very special episode of Talk Music Talk, the interviewer gets interviewed for his 200th podcast!!! boice hands over the reins to fellow podcaster and musician Leo Sidran. Leo is the host of The Third Story podcast which features longform conversations with “creative people of all types.” Leo pulls out both the personal and the professional …

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TMT 199: A Few of My Favorite Shows featuring Mel D. Cole, Half Waif and Rue Snider 2:51:38

4+ y ago2:51:38

2:51:38

On this prelude to a very special 200th episode, boice collects three of his favorite past episodes with music photographer Mel D. Cole and musicians Half Waif and Rue Snider. Episode 026: To label Mel D. Cole a music photographer seems too thin a description. Yes, he was dubbed as one of Complex magazine's 50 Greatest Music Photographers. Yes, he'…

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TMT 198: glen E. friedman 43:33

5y ago43:33

43:33

There’s no such thing as too much glen E. friedman. The legendary photographer released three books in 2019. Expanded reissues of two classics: Keep Your Eyes Open featuring the Fugazi photographs and DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys (with C.R. Stecyk III) about the West Los Angeles skateboard scene from 1975-1985. Both titles are available from A…

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TMT 197: Benny Benack III 1:25:39

5y ago1:25:39

1:25:39

When Benny Benack III decided to pursue both singing and playing the trumpet, it meant jazz fans got the best of both worlds. Equally exciting at both, Benny hails from a musical Pittsburgh family. He's currently based in Harlem and is prepping the release of his sophomore album, A Lot of Livin’ to Do, coming January 2020. Livin’ is a mix of standa…

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TMT 196: 0 (Zero) Stars 46:42

5y ago46:42

46:42

With all due respect, Mikey Buishas’ solo project, 0 Stars, feels ill-named. That's actually a zero! The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has released one of the best of albums of 2019 with Blowing on a Marshmallow in Perpetuity. While its not-quite, half-hour playtime may feel slight, it more than makes up for the length with…

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TMT 195: Michael Mwenso 42:09

5y ago42:09

42:09

Emergence (The Process of Coming Into Being), the debut album from Mwenso and the Shakes is a live set, which makes sense considering the Harlem-based group has earned its reputation as a powerhouse stage act. Led by the London-raised, Sierra Leonean Michael Mwenso, the Shakes' Emergence is a collection of well-chosen covers and original tracks tha…

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TMT 194: Reese Higgins (Gentle Reminder Records) 1:12:09

5y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Listening the music of Brooklyn indie label, Gentle Reminder, is like tuning into the best college radio station. This might not be a coincidence since label head Reese Higgins ﬁrst cut his teeth in great music curation at his alma mater’s radio station, WMUC (University of Maryland, College Park). Originally from the D.C./Maryland area, Reese’s la…

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TMT 193: Antonio Sanchez 1:13:47

5y ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Drummer and jazz artist Antonio Sanchez has a long and storied CV that just keeps getting more and more impressive. From graduating Magna Cum Laude at the Berklee College of Music to being a longtime member of the Pat Metheny Group to his Golden Globe-nominated score for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman ﬁlm. The ﬁve-time Grammy winner is equal…

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TMT 192: YATTA 50:05

5y ago50:05

50:05

There's something about YATTA that can neither be deﬁned or contained, but is wholly familiar. It's somewhat akin to that feeling you experience when a dear friend crosses your mind and shortly thereafter they text you. In this way, the Brooklyn-based artist’s music, voice and poetry can be a comfort, yet like nothing you've ever heard. YATTA’s 201…

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TMT 191: Rasha Jay 56:19

5y ago56:19

56:19

Singer-Songwriter Rasha Jay instinctively knew that the path to her passion meant, as she says, writing her own story. Even if that meant shifting her focus from a career in theater or songwriting for other artists. Rasha’s intuition has led to her hard-won and exciting second EP, High Dive. Her sound is an eclectic palette of soul, rock and altern…

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TMT 190: Public Speaking (Jason Anthony Harris) 51:07

5y ago51:07

51:07

It's the return of Public Speaking; the electronic solo project of Jason Anthony Harris. With his third appearance on TMT, Jason’s new album, Six Golden Tumors (Floordoor Records), is the brilliant reason for the occasion. The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and sound artist’s latest release is the outcome of his deep research into Old Testament v…

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TMT 189: Sir Ari Gold (GoldNation) 1:17:41

5y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

There are many reasons to admire Sir Ari Gold, besides the fact that he was knighted by a drag queen: He's been an openly gay pop singer from the top of his career for nearly two decades. Anything with his name on it, from music videos to performances, is a thrilling mix of provocation and heart. And over the past 6+ years, Ari’s been ﬁghting cance…

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TMT 188: Chris Schwartz 31:42

5y ago31:42

31:42

In the ‘90s you couldn't escape the sounds of Ruffhouse Records. Their roster included the classic hip-hop of Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, Kool Keith, Fugees and Lauryn Hill. In 1989, the label was founded by Chris Schwartz and his partner, Joe Nicolo. Chris’s new memoir, Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the ‘90s Hip-Hop Charts, not…

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TMT 187: Theo Bleckmann 50:19

5y ago50:19

50:19

There's a ﬂuidity in the voice of Theo Bleckmann that allows him to swing between various musical genres without forsaking his uniqueness in his original compositions or on interpretations. Theo’s talent shines whether he's subverting jazz on his 2017 Elegy release, creating new color's with Kate Bush’s music on his Hello Earth covers album or expe…

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TMT 186: Color Collage 1:04:03

5y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

When you listen to the ﬁrst Color Collage album, Pieced Together, it sounds so good you can’t help but think, This can’t get any better! Initially the solo project of Shane Conerty, the Brooklyn- based singer/songwriter decided to turn Color Collage into a full-band and proved that the debut was merely a warm-up. The ﬁrst evidence is the new single…

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TMT 185: Leo Manzari 45:41

5y ago45:41

45:41

Forget triple-threat, anyone can do that, Leo Manzari is some kind of multi-threat. Tap dancer. Rapper. Singer. Actor. And who knows what else he has up his sleeve. Since he was two-years- old and started dance lessons, the D.C.-native has carved out a fantastic path ﬁlled with highlights that include performing (alongside his brother, John) under …

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