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It's not a side of Chicago that shows up in John Hughes movies. But with cameras in hand, these teenage Chicago filmmakers
are telling their own stories of adolescence.
Balancing grace and power, JASC Tsukasa Taiko creates driving rhythms that reflect the religious rites and military uses that
have left their mark on Japanese drumming.
Master mandolinist Jeff Midkiff and young bluegrass artist Ashley Lewis combine their unique and diverse styles to create
an exhilarating brand of string music.