Cruz, Edgar 2017-01-04

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This interview features guitarist Edgar Cruz as he discusses his interest and career in music.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Edgar Cruz

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: January 4, 2017

Location: via phone

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:59:44 (59 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and background information; Music he grew up with; pursuing music as a career; The biggest hurdle with learning music; Playing complicated songs for the public; music as a business; How his music and musical performance have changed; singing; Musicians who influenced him; closing remarks

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373949 >


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