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This episode explores the life and impact of George Gershwin on American music.

Send us Fan Mail He was a high school dropout from Brooklyn who became the king of Broadway and the darling of Paris. This week on Musical Lyrical Lingo, we are stepping away from the stage door to look at the man who gave the American Musical its heartbeat: George Gershwin. From his "accidental" start at the piano to his legendary (and often hilarious) partnership with his brother Ira, we explore how one man bridged the gap between the street and the symphony. Why does "Summertime" still hau...

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