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Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Black Violin plays the SLO Performing Arts Center on March 20 | Music | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
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Viola 1757 Robert Horne British This viola is the oldest extant American violin family instrument. The instrument was built by Robert Horne, in New York City, and follows the English model of
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