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This week we hear a selection of classic and new love songs, our artists ranging from Wilmer Watts, an early banjo songster and recording artist, to IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame inductee Alice Gerra

The new independent film Abundant Acreage Available makes its North Carolina and New York debuts, we hear a music-filled conversation with the film’s writer/director, Angus MacLachlan, and

In most fields of endeavor, we can point to landmarks in progress – and to the people who create them through their contributions.

This week we kick things off with one of the greatest fiddlers ever – Chubby Wise – who helped define the bluegrass fiddling style.  From there, we dive into some wonderful songs.  And there’s a wh

The Sweetback Sisters (Zara Bode & Emily Miller) perform a lively mix of classic country music, swing, and new songs and tunes, backed by a first class band.

As the U.S. has been roiled by racial tension and occasional violence in recent weeks, we present a program focusing on the sharing of traditions through music and on togetherness.

This week’s show is chock full of great singing and inspiring instrumentals.  We hear from Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, a truly classic bluegrass band from Ohio, just out with a new album

This week we have another great summer listening session featuring roots music artists from across the mountain south and beyond.  From West Virginia, Ben Townsend and friends bring us a couple of

The Lonesome River Band, under the leadership of banjo picker Sammy Shelor of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, is celebrating 35 years in 2017.  It’s been an impressive force on the bluegrass scene since

This week we take a fascinating trip … back in time!  We start with some progressive bluegrass from fiddler Michael Cleveland and banjoist Alan Munde, and trace a path back to Bill Monroe, Flatt &a

Our summer listening sessions continue this week with a selection of music from Tennessee, some soulful and satisfying bluegrass singing, and a banjo song that’s as much about percussion as melody.

It’s another fabulous summer listening program this week, perfect for time at home, a barbeque, vacations, or that long road trip.  Hear early stars of the Grand Ole Opry including DeFord Bailey, p