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Ricky Skaggs - Photo by Russ Carson / 81Crowe
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Artist Profiles: Ricky Skaggs

Angel Romero December 25, 2022 No Comments BluegrassRicky SkaggsUnited States of America

American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and composer Rickie Lee Skaggs, better known as Ricky Skaggs, was born July 18, 1954. Skaggs grew up…

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Ashby Frank
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Artist Profiles: Ashby Frank

Angel Romero August 20, 2022 No Comments Ashby FrankBluegrassmandolinUnited States of Americaworld music

Singer-songwriter and mandolinist Ashby Frank was born in Lexington, North Carolina. He started playing guitar, then moved on to mandolin at age 10 and became…

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Dan Crary
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Artist Profiles: Dan Crary

Angel Romero July 29, 2022 No Comments acoustic guitarBluegrassDan CraryUnited States of America

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Dan Crary was born on September 29, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America. Dan Crary is a flatpicking stylist…

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Artist Profiles: Molly Tuttle

Angel Romero July 28, 2022 No Comments AmericanabanjoBluegrassguitarMolly TuttleUnited States of America

American vocalist, songwriter, banjo player, guitarist, and educator Molly Rose Tuttle was born January 14, 1993, in Santa Clara, California, USA. Raised in Northern California,…

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Brittany Anjou
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Artist Profiles: Brittany Anjou

Angel Romero July 10, 2022 No Comments Brittany AnjouJazzpianoUnited States of Americavibraphoneworld fusionxylophone

Composer, improviser, pianist, vibraphonist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Brittany Anjou was born on May 15, 1984, in Minot, North Dakota, USA. Anjou has recorded and led…

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the four members of Grupo Rebolu in 2021 - photo by Michael G. Stewart
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Artist Profiles: Rebolú

Angel Romero May 6, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianColombian musicRebolúUnited States of America

Colombian roots band Rebolú was formed by Ronald Polo and Morris Cañate, two Colombian musicians living in New York City. The two artists initially met…

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Artist Profiles: Jeremy Garrett

Angel Romero March 30, 2022 No Comments BluegrassfiddleJeremy GarrettUnited States of Americaviolin

Fiddler, vocalist and songwriter Jeremy Garrett was born in Idaho. He started playing fiddle with his father, guitarist Glen Garrett in a group called The…

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Fireside Collective
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Artist Profiles: Fireside Collective

Angel Romero February 27, 2022 No Comments BluegrassFireside CollectiveUnited States of America

Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass ensemble based in Asheville, North Carolina. The quintet won the 2016 Band Contest at the iconic American roots festival…

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Linda Lay
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Artist Profiles: Linda Lay

Angel Romero February 13, 2022 No Comments BluegrassLinda LayUnited States of America

Bluegrass singer and bassist Linda Clayman Lay, better known as Linda Lay grew up in Clayman Valley, a small community named after her family outside…

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Jason Davis - Photo by Donn Jones
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Artist Profiles: Jason Davis

Angel Romero December 30, 2021 No Comments banjoBluegrassJason DavisUnited States of America

Jason Davis was born in Ford, central Virginia. He grew up listening to bluegrass with his uncle. Davis started his career at the age of…

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