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RZA Unveils Orchestral Album 'A Ballet Through Mud'

The Wu-Tang Clan leader's new work, inspired by his teenage notebooks, debuts on August 30 with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

  • RZA's album blends orchestration and spoken word, reflecting themes of love, exploration, and adventure.
  • The project originated from lyrics RZA wrote as a teenager, rediscovered during the pandemic.
  • A Ballet Through Mud was first performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in 2023.
  • The album aims to inspire listeners to find magic in everyday moments.
  • Available for streaming on the Platoon label starting August 30.
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