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Stew says "Black Men Ski"

Filmed Mar 2006 • Posted May 2007TED2006
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What happens when a black man visits Aspen? Singer/songwriter Stew and his band are about to let you know.

Singer-songwriter Stew spins improvisatory songs drawn from his seemingly endless stable of stories and ideas. His musical Passing Strange won a Tony for Best Book in 2008. Full bio »

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