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Joe Powers

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Joe Powers is an internationally acclaimed harmonica player, composer, and recording artist.[1] He performs many music genres, such as classical, blues, jazz-fusion, and world traditions,[1] and specializes in playing Argentine Tango music.[2] Powers started playing the harmonica at two years of age, and majored in music composition at the University of Oregon.[3] He has traveled to many countries to perform his music,[1] and has been characterized as a "virtuoso".[2] In 2005 he won a prize for his work at the quadrennial World Harmonica Championship in Germany, and at a Belgian competition in 2008 he won the classical division.[4] Powers is from Portland, Oregon[4] but now resides in the United Kingdom.

Discography

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The following are albums from Joe Powers.[5]

  • Amor de Tango (2007)
  • Mélancolie (2009)
  • Just Duet! (2012)
  • Apasionado (2015)
  • Con Ojos Nuevos (2022)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Cullivan, Rob (September 26, 2012 ). “Powers' harp often tango-ed up in blue. The Portland Tribune.
  2. ^ a b Video: Joe Powers on Harmonica & Tango. Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine January 24, 2012. Oregon Public Broadcasting.
  3. ^ Steffen, Suzi (June 21, 2012). "The Passion and The (Joe) Powers." Archived 2014-07-03 at the Wayback Machine Eugene Weekly.
  4. ^ a b McQuillen, James (February 11, 2011). “Joe Powers, harmonica wiz.. The Oregonian.
  5. ^ Joe Powers – Extraordinary Harmonica Archived 2013-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. www.joepowers.com.
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External videos
video icon "Harmonica Virtuoso Joe Powers." Oregon Public Broadcasting.