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May 2016
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IntroEp. 0 - Art! What is it Good For?

TAMAR AVISHAI
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Art is everywhere. Why shouldn't it be for everyone, no matter how fluent you are in art history? This podcast says it should. Music used: The Blue Dot Sessions, "Cirrus", "The Spills", "The Zeppelin" The Andrews Sisters, "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen" Doctor Turtle, "Marty Ladies and Gentlemen" Dave Depper, "All the Pieces Come Together" Django Reinhardt, "Di ... Show More
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