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Chris Douridas

Rufus Wainwright

Chris Douridas
Chris Douridas
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This week on -Ground Zero,- an exclusive live performance and conversation with songwriting troubadour Rufus Wainwright. Rufus performs songs from his new, sophomore album, -Poses.- He tells host Chris Douridas about the making of the album, the experience of writing songs while living at New York's famed Chelsea Hotel, and his familial musical roots. Rufus also discusses his musical contributions to the current hit films, -Shrek- and -Moulin Rouge,- as well as his desire to one day write an opera.
This week on -Ground Zero,- an exclusive live performance and conversation with songwriting troubadour Rufus Wainwright. Rufus performs songs from his new, sophomore album, -Poses.- He tells host Chris Douridas about the making of the album, the experience of writing songs while living at New York's famed Chelsea Hotel, and his familial musical roots. Rufus also discusses his musical contributions to the current hit films, -Shrek- and -Moulin Rouge,- as well as his desire to one day write an opera.
Jul 14, 2001

This week on -Ground Zero,- an exclusive live performance and conversation with songwriting troubadour Rufus Wainwright. Rufus performs songs from his new, sophomore album, -Poses.- He tells host Chris Douridas about the making of the album, the experience of writing songs while living at New York's famed Chelsea Hotel, and his familial musical roots. Rufus also discusses his musical contributions to the current hit films, -Shrek- and -Moulin Rouge,- as well as his desire to one day write an opera.

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