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“Computers have their own aleatoric aspect, too. They crash! But I'm a knob person. I like twiddling knobs.”

Quote by Zeena Parkins

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Zeena Parkins is a renowned harpist, born in 1956. She began her musical career in the 1970s and is known for her unique playing style and contributions to modern music. more

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