Verbier Music Festival

i-18e4b7ae1a9ef1cb31b25ca59411f5c0-verbier.jpg The performances are online. I am watching Anoushka Shankar and Joshua Bell's performance on Aug 2nd. Great show. [thanks Ramya]

While am passing on musical links, let me plug one of my favorite podcasts from NPR which has introduced me to so much of the wonderful music that I have come to enjoy: All Songs Considered hosted by Bob. The last one on Aug 30 was DJ'd by Anoushka.

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thanks for the kind words my friend.
As you can tell Anoushka was a joy to speak with.

all the best

Bob Boilen

Bob, you are welcome. It's a pleasure to listen to your podcasts.