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The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is going in a new direction with ballet music

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By Steve Inskeep

Published August 30, 2024 at 4:33 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with rapper RZA, who composed ballet music inspired by Greek musical scales during the pandemic, featured in a new album.

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