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Musical phenom introduces an old instrument to new audiences

The pipe organ is typically associated with formal concert halls, church music and traditional works by Baroque composers like Bach. But one musician, Anna Lapwood, is broadening the instrument's reputation and has gotten millions of people to tune in. Jeffrey Brown and Maine Public went to experience this in Portland as part of our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."

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Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms

Sting's music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later as a solo artist. Now, as he continues to tour internationally, he's also expanding his creative repertoire. Geoff Bennett met up with Sting for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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Dave Eggers on 'Contrapposto' and supporting the next generation of writers

Best-selling author Dave Eggers has a new novel out this week, telling the story of two art-obsessed friends over many decades. There's much more to the author's own story as well. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports from San Francisco for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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