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Singer-Guitarist Joey Burns

Fresh Air

Published June 8, 2004 at 9:00 PM PDT

Burns, along with drummer John Convertino, make up the band Calexico. The Tucson, Ariz. band is known for music that is inspired by southwest border region they live in, blending multiple musical genres including folk, rock, pop, country and mariachi. Their latest album is Feast of Wire.

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