Exploring the roots and branches of American folk music with Low Lily
Low Lily explores the roots and branches of American folk music with traditional influences and modern inspiration.
All posts filed under: Bluegrass Music
Classic bluegrass delivered in royal style by the Earls of Leicester
Classic Flatt & Scruggs from the Earls of Leicester. Bluegrass doesn’t get any better than this.
Weekly Reader: Be fair and prosper
Denmark is fairer and doing better. Don’t listen to Republicans after Trump. Tombstone Every Mile is great country.
Do it because it is hard
Doing the hard work for the common good by fighting voter suppression, eschewing false patriotism, and reclaiming lost histories.
February music for those of us tired of being alone
Songs during a pandemic for the lonesome. But who knows…you may not be that lonely yet!
Jake Blount’s path through metal and funk to get to the Appalachian music of the Black community
A gay and black performer working in Appalachian music, Blount features “historically informed, beautifully played old-time music.”
Weekly Reader: Facing the rising sun
Leaving the gloomy past, presidential meltdowns, multiracial whiteness, and a new museum of African American music.
The darkest hour is just before dawn
After the insurrection at the Capitol, remember that it is darkest just before dawn.
New Year’s Eve brings songs for Jack, Jim, and all of their friends
A special New Year’s Eve edition with music as you lift a glass to finally say goodbye to 2020.
Tony Rice, R.I.P.
Tony Rice, one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of the last 50 years, passed away on Christmas Day. Rest in peace.
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