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Gibson's Lady Luthiers of World War II; Fernando Otero In Studio

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Friday, March 08, 2013

(Margaret Hart)

In this episode: When women stepped up to fill manufacturing jobs left behind by soldiers during World War II, the guitar industry was no exception. We talk with the author of Kalamazoo Gals: A Story of Extraordinary Women & Gibson's "Banner" Guitars of World War II -- and with one of the women profiled in the book.

Plus: Grammy-winning Argentine pianist and composer Fernando Otero performs live in our studio. 

And: Time Out New York's Sophie Harris shares some new music that's caught her ear recently.

    Guests:

    Fernando Otero and John Thomas

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