Eclecticism of music reflects variety of life

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: August 13, 2002| Author: DAVE TIANEN | Copyright information

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MICEHLLE SHOCKED

Eclecticism of music reflects variety of life

Tuesday, August 13, 2002

One album was recorded on a Walkman. Another album was a collection of old minstrel songs. Yet another was a collection of '40s big band swing -- recorded years in advance of the '90s swing revival. Few artists have a more eclectic recording profile than Michelle Shocked. For that matter, few artists have a more interesting profile than Michelle Shocked, period. An arm...

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