Cruz, Edgar 2017-01-17

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This interview features Edgar Cruz as he discusses his life growing up. In this third interview, Mr. Cruz focuses mainly on describing his childhood and early ventures into music. He before closing with explaining what he sees for his future in music.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Edgar Cruz

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: January 17, 2017

Location: via phone

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:54:57 (54 minutes)


Abstract

Introduction and living in Oklahoma City; high school experiences; Playing bass for his high school choir; early experiences travelling; After graduating from high school; Balancing college and playing music; Performing versus teaching; How the internet and social media impacted his career; his legacy; How the music scene has changed over the years; his future

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/10605/373951 >


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