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Today I speak with David Darling.

Maverick cellist is the phrase most often assigned

to Grammy-winning artist David Darling, a man who literally redefines the way the cello is played

and the way music is taught, his eclectic recordings, innovative performance style, and unconventional teaching methods have helped

open the world of music and improvisation to thousands of individuals.

With sounds true, David has released a new record, along with vocalist Sylvia Nakash,

in love and longing. He's also collaborated on a three CD set with Coleman Barks,

Just Being Here, Rummy and Human Friendship,

a combination of music by David Darling, and the poetry of Rumi, translated

and spoken by Coleman Barks.

David Darling is also collaborating with pianist

Jacqueline Bueyan to release a new record

in the early summer called

Cello and piano meditations.

And David, along with Jacqueline,

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