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Thinking Back: Returning Blind Boone Piano to Columbia

The Blind Boone Piano at Boone County Historical Society
Boone County Historical Society
The Blind Boone Piano at Boone County Historical Society

KBIA's Darren Hellwege shares a conversation from 2009 with Lucille Salerno. They discuss the famous Blind Boone piano which is at the Boone County Historical Society, and efforts that were being made at that time to restore the great old instrument.

"The Voice Of Columbia," Darren Hellwege has hosted NPR's “Morning Edition” for over 30 years on KBIA, and serves as host/producer of the award-winning “Thinking Out Loud” programs. He also hosts “Vox Humana” on Classical 90.5 FM. Darren is also a marketing representative for KBIA and Classical 90.5, helping businesses connect with their customers using public radio.