Multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner was born March 14, 1969 in Pueblo, Colorado. He started out as a banjo prodigy who performed at bluegrass festivals before he…
Artist Profiles: Matt Flinner
Tag: United States of America
They’re Happy Days
Lone Piñon – Días Felices (Living Music Duplication, 2017) This new release from New Mexico, the self-professed “land of enchantment”, is sure to get you…
Blue Harp Perspectives
Amelia Romano – New Perspectives (indie release, 2017) American harpist Amelia Romano plays a mix of instrumentals and songs on New Perspectives, scheduled for…
Is the United States Losing Its Cool?
The musical landscape of American music overflows with cool. From Blind Lemon Jefferson to Woody Guthrie, from Ella Fitzgerald to Hank Williams, from Miles Davis…
Sarah Jarosz Wins Best Folk Album Grammy Award
The album Undercurrent (Sugar Hill Records) by Sarah Jarosz is the winner of the Best Folk Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…
Bobby Rush Wins Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award
The album Porcupine Meat by Bobby Rush (Rounder Records) is the winner of Best Traditional Blues at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other finalists…
Artist Profiles: Jake Shimabukuro
Widely recognized as the world’s top ukulele player, Jake Shimabukuro (shee-ma-BOO-koo-roh) is internationally renowned for lightening-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques. He views the ukulele…
Artist Profiles: Dr. John
Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, stands alongside of Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino as one of New Orleans’ all-time…
Artist Profiles: Bruce Molsky
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…
Artist Profiles: Blue Highway
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…