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...Americanmusic, citing the example of Appalachianfi ddle music that evolvedfrom both Irish roots and the work ofAfrican-American slaves. This blendingof inspiration is what O’Connorrefers to as cross-pollination, a fusionof genres that he believes is necessary ina musician’s development of a uniqueand new style. O’Connor embraces allforms of American music, composingand recording in a wide array of genres,including folk, classical, and jazz. Althoughhe has had success in all ofthese genres, his desire to explore wasdiscouraged early in his career. However,O’Connor’s fusion...
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