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Tag: Bluegrass

Awards

O’Connor Band Wins Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments BluegrassfiddleGrammyMark O'ConnorO'Connor Band

The album Coming Home (Rounder Records) by O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor is the winner of Best Bluegrass Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: David Grisman

Angel Romero January 19, 2017 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassDavid Grismanmandolin

David Grisman was born March 23, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey. For more than 40 years, the mandolinist and has been busy creating ‘dawg’ music,…

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The Infamous Stringdusters Release Laws of Gravity

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2017 No Comments BluegrassThe Infamous Stringdusters

Bluegrass masters The Infamous Stringdusters have released their new album Laws of Gravity (Compass Records) this week, featuring new original music. The Infamous Stringdusters includes…

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Artist Profiles: Bruce Molsky

Angel Romero January 10, 2017 No Comments BluegrassBruce Molskyfiddleold timeUnited States of America

Bruce Molsky is one of the most influential old time fiddlers in the United States. Molsky is also an outstanding guitarist, banjoist and singer. His…

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Artist Profiles: Blue Highway

Angel Romero January 8, 2017 No Comments Blue HighwayBluegrassUnited States of America

Blue Highway fuses tradition with progress to create their own  timeless style. Having played roles in bluegrass music’s most influential acts such as Alison Krauss…

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Artist Profiles: Barbara Lamb

Angel Romero December 31, 2016 1 Comment Barbara LambBluegrassfiddleworld music

Barbara Lamb, featured soloist with The Laura Love Band, former member of The John Cowan Band, Asleep At The Wheel and founding member of Ranch…

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Artist Profiles: Bela Fleck

Angel Romero December 26, 2016 4 Comments banjoBela FleckBluegrassJazzUnited States of Americaworld music

Bela Fleck is often considered the leading banjo player in the world. He was born on July 10, 1958, and raised in New York City.…

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Virtuoso Fiddler’s Vision

Angel Romero November 10, 2016 No Comments BluegrassfiddleMichael Cleveland

Michael Cleveland – Fiddler’s Dream (Compass Records, 2016) Fiddler’s Dream is a great opportunity to discover one of the finest fiddlers in the current bluegrass…

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Darrell Webb Band to Release “Lover’s Leap” in February 2017

Angel Romero November 6, 2016 No Comments BluegrassDarrell Webb Band

Bluegrass act Darrell Webb Band will be releasing a new album titled “Lover’s Leap” (Mountain Fever Records) on February 10, 2017. A single, “If You’re…

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Artist Profiles: Chris Austin

Angel Romero October 23, 2016 No Comments BluegrassChris Austincountry music

Chris Austin was born February 24, 1964 in Boone, North Carolina. Austin worked as a sideman for Ricky Skaggs for three years, singing and playing…

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