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The musical group Lungfish has remained one of Baltimore's greatest mysteries. The band is among the elder statesmen of the DC-based punk label Dischord Records. Devoted listeners will talk about Lungfish recordings and live performances with an adoration that borders on religious fervor. But the reclusive musicians in this cryptic four-piece ensemble have generally shunned the notion of celebrity. Print interviews have been few and far between and over the past two decades, while the country's more adventurous radio stations have been known to play the music of Lungfish, the group has maintained radio silence with regard to its thoughts about its own music. The documentary you're about to hear is the result of a collaborative effort between the members of Lungfish and Baltimore-based producer Aaron Henkin. It's a rare peek behind the curtain at one of contemporary punk's most enigmatic phenomena.

This audio documentary originally aired on WYPR's weekly arts program, The Signal, on June 17, 2005. I have added photographs and video footage gathered from the internet to provide a visual companion for those of us who love the music of Lungfish or are just discovering Lungfish music. To learn more about Lungfish or to buy Lungfish music please visit http://www.dischord.com/band/lungfish