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Tag: Alison Brown

Alison Brown & Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible and Sane cover artwork. A photo of the two artists holding banjos
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Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae

World Music Central News Room April 11, 2026 No Comments Alison BrownbanjoBluegrassDella MaeNew Cluck Old HenSteve Martinworld music

Steve Martin and Alison Brown have released a new video for “New Cluck Old Hen,” their chart-topping collaboration with Della Mae. Filmed at Brooklyn folk…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: New Grange

Angel Romero January 7, 2025 No Comments Alison BrownAmerican folk musicBluegrassDarol AngerMike MarshallNew GrangePhilip AabergTim O'BrienTodd Phillipswestern classical music

Through the vision of San Francisco Bay Area collaborators and string instrument virtuosos Marshall and Darol Anger, six celebrated acoustic music veterans formed New Grange.…

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Alison Brown and Sierra Hull Reveal Chamber-Grass Duet “Sweet Sixteenths”

World Music Central News Room August 22, 2023 No Comments Alison BrownBluegrassSierra Hullworld music

Alison Brown, a musician who has not only won Grammy accolades but also stands as a co-founder of Compass Records, has solidified her reputation as…

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The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music

Angel Romero July 5, 2023 1 Comment Alison BrownbanjoBela FleckBluegrassEarl ScruggsNora Brownworld music

The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…

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Artist Profiles: Alison Brown

Angel Romero February 28, 2019 No Comments Alison BrownbanjoBluegrassUnited States of America

Alison Brown was born August 7, 1962 in Hartford, Connecticut. She began her music career at a young age, playing banjo in several Southern California…

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