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Literary Gifts for the Music Lover.

Commentator Milo Miles recommends three music books that might make suitable last minute gifts. “The Rough Guide to World Music,” (Penguin) “The Rough Guide to Reggae,” (Penguin) and “Portrait of The Blues.” (DaCapo Press). Miles is former music editor of The Boston Phoenix. He writes about music for The Village Voice and The New York Times.

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Other segments from the episode on December 24, 1997

Fresh Air with Terry Gross: December 24, 1997. Interview with John Powers; Review of music books for holiday gifts.

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