Re: meanwhile, back at Ellis Island . . .

[Seth Austen <klezmusic...>]

on 2/28/01 9:24 PM, Lori Cahan-Simon at l_cahan (at) staff(dot)chuh(dot)org 
wrote:

> So, here's a question.  Why don't all the people who know their names were
> changed from something change it back to what it was originally?  Okay, I know
> last names were imposed upon us in the first place, but Sean Ferguson, for
> cryin' out loud!?!?!?
> Lorele

I've recorded over 30 albums in the last 20 years with my assimilated last
name, so it could be tricky for my listeners/fans to find my previous work
if I change my name now. As it is, I'm obscure enough without doing that.

Seth

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