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Singing the Story

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Here are some story-songs, grounded in old blues and British folk traditions, performed by musicians for whom the past is just a starting point. Host David Garland offers the distinctive, captivating voices of Woody Guthrie, Connie Converse, Alasdair Roberts, Sam Amidon, and others; musicians old and new who all have stories to sing.

Comments [3]

Robin G from Uptown

Exquisitte show tonight. The Connie Converse is a revelation. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

Oct. 23 2011 09:07 PM

Love the music your playing tonight. It's so nice to hear this

Oct. 23 2011 08:51 PM
efirewood

What a great selection of music, thank you! How can I hear the unreleased Connie Converse "One by One" piece again? It's so beautiful and haunting!

Oct. 23 2011 08:42 PM

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