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Ken Tucker's Search for Self-Actualization

The Fresh Air critic reviews a new home video called Incredible Self-Confidence, which claims it can inspire viewers through hypnotism. Tucker says it doesn't quite succeed, but is relaxing nonetheless.

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Other segments from the episode on May 24, 1989

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 24, 1989: Interview with Nadine Gordimer; Review of a CD of Mozart's arias; Interview Boz Scaggs; Review of the home video "Incredible Self Confidence."
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A German Baritone Sings Mozart's Arias

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a CD of Olaf Bar's performances of selections from Mozart's operatic oeuvre. Schwartz says Bar's lower range is limited, causing him to growl and bark. It's an affect that might work for a full production, but is distracting in a recital setting.

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Boz Scaggs Returns After a Seven Year Hiatus

The former Steve Miller Band guitarist took a break from the music industry, but is back with a new album called Other Roads. He joins Fresh Air to talk about his early albums and the evolution of his music over the decades.

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Ken Tucker's Search for Self-Actualization

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