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Kinji Akagawa and Charlie Parr

Season 2 Episode 23

Public artist and arts educator, composer, metal artist, country blues musician

Award winning public artist and arts educator Kinji Akagawa shares the stories behind 3 of his sculptural constructions. Composer Mary Ellen Childs creates visual and body percussion pieces that unite music, dance and theater. Metalwork by Kristen Arden and music from country blues Charlie Parr.

AIR DATE 1/27/11

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