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September 22nd, 2008 by Scott Irvine in Music newsDANIEL RYUDO For 20 years, Ryudo (aka Daniel Ribble, a GSU alumnus), has lived in Kochi, Japan, performing on the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. In this program he performs a type of music known as min’yo, a 20th-century name embracing the traditional uta (”songs”) of rural Japan, and which influenced popular enka. (”entertainment songs”) of today. He also performs honkyoku, meditative solo music from the Zen traditions of the Fuke-shu sect of wandering Buddhist monks. Free. 7:30 p.m. Kopleff Recital Hall. 404-413-5901. www.music.gsu.edu. — Mark Gresham
LANGHORNE SLIM Slim — born Sean Scolnick — got a helping hand from Jason Trachtenburg, who spotted him at a NYC open mic and invited the young singer/songwriter on tour with him. Scolnick emanates an impish recalls Ben Kweller. His self-titled full-length debut is highlighted by the rollicking, organ-driven Americana, “Rebel Side of Heaven,” which offers a hopeful alternative to hell, and bluesy, cabaret-tinged meditation on money and dreams with “Diamonds and Gold.” $10. 9:30 p.m. Georgia Theatre, Athens. 706-549-9918. www.georgiatheatre.com. — Chris Parker
(Photo Credit: Doug Seymour)
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