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Roots Music's A-List
For nearly thirty years, author Stephanie Ledgin has gotten access to the biggest players in roots music. In two recent books -- Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass and From Every Stage: Images of America's Roots Music -- she explains the origins, instruments and personalities of not only bluegrass but also country, folk, blues, Celtic and Cajun music. The latter book includes some 200 color and black-and-white photographs Ledgin has taken throughout her career as well, and she joins us today to share some highlights. Also on the show: Singer and radio host Laura Cantrell. Listeners to WFMU radio may be familiar with her show "The Radio Thrift Shop," wherein she digs up scratchy old recordings and shows their hidden potential. She's also known for bringing an urban sound to country music, and this Sunday, she's the headliner at the HOWL! Festival's Bluegrass Ball in the East Village.
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Rubbing Elbows with Roots Musicians
Author and photographer Stephanie Ledgin shares highlights from her 30-year career of rubbing elbows with bluegrass greats.
» Stephanie Ledgin's Web site
» Slideshow: Roots Music
Laura Cantrell
Urban country singer Laura Cantrell joins us to share highlights from her latest CD.
» Laura Cantrell's Web site
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