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Jun 2017
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Season 2, Ep. 6: Who is Emily Howell?

American Public Media
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You can find Emily Howell's music all over the internet, but a search for the person comes up empty. She plays no concerts, attends no events, has no email address, and not a single photo comes up under a google search. Join Music is Music host Ria Misra as she talks with composer David Cope about who Emily Howell is--and what Emily Howell means for the futu ... Show More
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