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Alena Ciera

“An American Strat can be great, but there’s something about the tone versatility with my Japanese Strat that can’t be matched”: Meet Alena Ciera, guitarist for David Byrne and CeeLo Green

By Andrew Daly published

The session ace checks in to discuss her approach to storytelling via guitar – and why MIJ Strats rule

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Joey Santiago, Robert Smith, Johnny Marr and Peter Buck

22 guitar heroes who shaped the sound of '80s indie and alternative rock

By Andrew Daly last updated

The '80s proved to be a pivotal and eclectic time for the electric guitar – one defined by its role in coaxing new sounds from the instrument. From The Smiths and The Cure to Pixies and R.E.M., here are some of the era’s biggest guitar stars

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David Byrne and Angie Swan performing on the American Utopia tour

Angie Swan takes us behind the scenes of David Byrne’s American Utopia and reveals how it changed the way she plays guitar

By Jim Beaugez published

The guitar is important, says Swan, but don't forget your body is an instrument as well – and that team players get all the best gigs

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Guitarist Angie Swan Talks the Kemper Profiler and Life on the Road with David Byrne

By Guitar World Staff published

The Milwaukee-based musician discusses her live setup, Cirque du Soleil gig, and sharing the stage with the Talking Heads legend.

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