Sound of Pig was a

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label started in 1984 by Al Margolis in

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. The label released hundreds of original cassettes between 1984 and 1990. It featured Margolis' own audio art projects that he recorded under the name of

If, Bwana If, Bwana is the pseudonym of the influential noise music artist Al Margolis. History Al Margolis has been working under the musical pseudonym If, Bwana since New Year's Day 1984. The moniker is an acronym for "It's Funny, But We Are Not Amused." ...

plus a large number of national and international

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artists.
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