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June 7, 2000

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MITCAN, MIT's African music and dance ensemble directed by Professor of Music James Makubuya, made its Boston Pops debut during Tech Night at the Pops last Thursday.

A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on June 7, 2000.

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