George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
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4m 59s
George Gershwin changed American music with his exuberant Rhapsody in Blue. But how, exactly, did it happen? Discover the inspirations and collaborations behind the notes of this genre-crossing masterpiece.
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