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October 27, 2013

UMS Playlist: Staff Picks by Mark Jacobson

By Mark Jacobson

This post is a part of a series of playlists curated by UMS staff, artists, and community. Check out more music here.
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Photo: James Blake (performing in Ann Arbor on November 11, 2013).

Perhaps because, as a kid, I studied and practiced Western European classical music while primarily listening to 1960’s and ’70’s rock, blues, and jazz, I find myself with an affinity for a range of diverse styles, especially hybrid ones. I’m a firm believer that it’s not about the genre, but rather about the music itself. Here’s a bit of what I’ve been drawn to lately.

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What did you think about this playlist? Share your thoughts or song suggestions in the comments below.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Jacobson has been a staff member of the UMS Programming Department since 1998. Follow him on Twitter at @thisisourmusic.
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