MAY 2000, No. 89

FLYING HIGH Hanging tight to their acoustic roots, the Dixie Chicks take flight. By Kenny Berkowitz
Words and music to "Cowboy Take Me Away"

ANCIENT TONES The bouzouki’s long journey from rembetika to rock ’n’ roll and beyond. By Paul Kotapish
Read the story online.

FLAMENCO PURO The never-ending musical quest of Paco Peña. By Stephen Dick
Music to "Cancion (Peteneras)"

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Equation, Paulinho Nogueira, remembering John Roberts, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Hit List records, and Alanis Morissette Unplugged.

A.G. LETTER Joe "McNulty" Mazzara serenades Detroit’s Corktown on St. Patrick’s Day.

STAGE AND STUDIO Homegrown CD Winner No. 1: Charlie in the Box, The Ariadne Thread. By Teja Gerken

GEARBOX The Roland VF-1 effects unit reviewed, a visit with CFox Guitars in California, and equipment picks from our featured artists.

DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions, plus a reader tip.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Beginning Slide. By Kristina Olsen
Classic blues licks

Fingerstyle Techniques: The Harp Effect. By Ken Perlman
Music to "Fanny Powers"

GREAT ACOUSTICS 1942 Martin D-45. By George Gruhn

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.

Cover: The Dixie Chicks.


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