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Thomas Cassell
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Thomas Cassell

Angel Romero December 9, 2022 1 Comment BluegrassThomas Cassellworld music

Mandolinist, vocalist, composer and songwriter Thomas Cassell grew up in the bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, in the United States of America. He is among…

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Jr Williams - Railroad Town
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Railroad Town, the Latest Album by Bluegrass Artist Jr. Williams

World Music Central News Room November 11, 2022 No Comments BluegrassJr Williamsworld music

Kentucky-based bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist Jr Williams has released a new album titled “Railroad Town” (Mountain Fever Records). The album’s title is from the standout…

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Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei
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Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei to Perform at Maurer Hall in Chicago

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2022 No Comments Abigail WashburnBluegrassChinese musicworld fusionworld musicWu Fei

Acclaimed American banjo player Abigail Washburn and Chinese American guzheng master Wu Fei are set to perform on Thursday, November 10 (8:00 PM) at Maurer…

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Billy Strings - Photo by Joshua Black Wilkin
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Bluegrass Guitarist and Composer Billy Strings

Angel Romero November 2, 2022 3 Comments Billy StringsBluegrass

Award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter William Apostol, better known as Billy Strings, was born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in…

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Andy Leftwich - The American Fiddler
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Fiddle Wizard Andy Leftwich Unveils The American Fiddler Album

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2022 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassCeltic musicold timeworld music

“The American Fiddler” (Mountain Home Music Company) is the new album by Andy Leftwich, one of the finest American violin players in the bluegrass scene.…

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Cover of the album Dreams For Sale by Theo & Brenna
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Dreams For Sale, Debut Album by Theo & Brenna

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2022 No Comments BluegrassTheo & Brennaworld music

Dreams For Sale (Mountain Fever Records) is the debut bluegrass album by Kentucky sibling duo Theo & Brenna. “When we were putting together the track…

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Junior Sisk - Lost & Alone
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Junior Sisk Reveals Lost & Alone

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2022 No Comments BluegrassJunior Siskworld music

Lost & Alone (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by award-winning bluegrass artist Junior Sisk. The recording features his distinctive sounds of traditional bluegrass…

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Benson - Red Mountain Wine
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Benson Announces “Red Mountain Wine” Straight-ahead Bluegrass Single

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Bensonworld music

Benson, the husband-wife bluegrass duo of renowned mandolinist Wayne Benson and award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson, have released a new version of a sleeper…

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Benson
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Benson

Angel Romero October 23, 2022 No Comments BensonBluegrassKristin Scott BensonWayne Benson

Benson is a collaborative effort between two leading bluegrass music artists: Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson. With decades of experience in acclaimed bands, both have…

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Cover of the single Perfect Life by Summer & Bray
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“Perfect Life” A New Single by Summer & Bray

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2022 No Comments BluegrassSummer & Brayworld music

Hailing from the scenic mountains of Sylva, North Carolina, siblings Summer & Bray celebrate fall with their new single, “Perfect Life” (Mountain Fever Records). The…

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