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It often seems that the best music being made today completely defies category. The most exciting artists are mixing influences from dusty American field recordings to modern jazz, from delicate folk pop to the Griot traditions of Africa. Bethany & Rufus are just such an example, and yet they take it a step further by taking a step back. The duo, comprised of the honey-voiced Bethany Yarrow (daughter of famous folk singer Peter Yarrow) and the world-renowned cellist Rufus Cappadocia, refine their vast influences through the minimalist combination of voice and cello, while focusing their attention on traditional songs from America's gritty folk past such as "St. James Infirmary," "East Virginia" and "Linin' Track." The results on their debut album, 900 Miles, are stark, haunting and utterly gorgeous. It can draw comparisons as easily to Cassandra Wilson as the Cowboy Junkies, Nina Simone as Jolie Holland. With a national tour on the horizon and festival bookings already stacking up for 2007, it's only a matter of time until Bethany & Rufus are themselves influencing a new generation of artists.

"It seems this unusual but intensely musical duo.... produce quintessentially 'etc' music, a splash of sunlight between the grey cracks of mediated culture."
- The Guardian (4 out of 5 stars)

"Bethany delivers low, smoky tones that call to mind Nina Simone or Cassandra Wilson delving into field recordings... Rufus bows and plucks [his] cello with dramatic tension and stately grace. With stunning imagination, Bethany & Rufus move... in arresting new directions. Bravo!
- Goldmine Magazine

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On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 16:23:45 +0800, Daniel wrote:
>
> Hi Tim
>
> I've talked with my friend who is working in the Canadian International
> School as a Communication Officer, I ask him to send me some photo which
> taken by student to me (the SCMP photo do not allow to publish, it's because
> copyright issue). Here is some highlight of that day's event to share with
> all fans.
>
> Here is the report:
>
> After performing in Hong Kong this weekend, Peter Yarrow of the folk group
> Peter, Paul and Mary visited the Canadian International School of Hong
> Kong (CDNIS) to perform to over 650 Middle School students. Peter also
> took the time to introduce the audience to his Operation Respect Program.
> The program works to transform schools into more compassionate, safe and
> respectful environnments by teaching children that we are all born the
> same and must respect eachother regardless of our differences.
>
> Peter started with the students favourite, "Puff the Magic Dragon", which
> ended in raptuous applause. He then went on to talk with the students
> about respecting and caring for each other, which led into the song "Don't
> Laugh at Me", which is the theme song for his Operation Respect Progam.
> Peter finished the hour long concert by inviting staff and parents to the
> stage to join him in singing " Blowing in the Wind" .
>
> More about the Operation Respect Program can be found at www.dontlaugh.org
>
> Best regards
>
> DD_Chan
>