Atlas Maior is an Austin-based trio that has a deep appreciation for everything the world has to offer. Named after the eleven-volume world atlas published in Amsterdam in the 17th century, the band keeps a basic philosophy: While the lines of maps may identify the separate identities of places, music will always transcend. Of course, this means having an endless array of influences to infuse into their sound – Eastern Arab, North Indian, East Asian, South, North and Central American, among many other diverse styles. And the diversity is what appeals to them. Atlas Maior has a guest slot at local jazz/blues/twang trio The Love Leighs' weekly residency show...
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Amy Ray and Emily Sailers have been performing under the name Indigo Girls since 1985 as students at Emory University but actually got their start as high schoolers. After a long run of big label albums the duo started recording under their own IG record label in 2007 and have released a string of well received albums since then, including their most recent Beauty Queen Sister. The Indigo Girls are coming to Studio 1a to help say goodbye to our old building. Tune in to KUT at 11:30 on Friday for a special performance with host Jody Denberg....
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