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The Legacy of the Mahavishnu Orchestra

By Joyce Kryszak

Buffalo, NY – They weren't around for long. But for a brief time in the 1970s, the Mahavishnu Orchestra captured the attention of music lovers and music makers. The influence of the innovative band formed by guitarist John McLaughlin lives on today. And now, another band -- the Mahavishnu Project -- pays homage to the McLaughlin repertoire, with a few new twists of its own. The group performs Friday night at the Tralf.

WBFO's Joyce Kryszak talked with the band's leader, Gregg Bendian. Click the "listen" icon above to hear the interview now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.