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ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 4 of 5 - The Jones Family Singers

From: KUT
Length: 05:29

Coverage of the 5th annual Austin City Limits Music festival continues with this profile of one of the best gospel bands to emerge from the Lone Star State. Read the full description.

Jonesfamilypix1_small Suggested host intro: This weekend's Austin City Limits Music Festival is unique in that it serves as a showcase for the best from a variety of genres. First and foremost, the accent is on authenticity. As Asra Syed (USS-rah SAY-yid) reports, one group in particular is set on winning converts this weekend.

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Suggested host intro: This weekend's Austin City Limits Music Festival is unique in that it serves as a showcase for the best from a variety of genres. First and foremost, the accent is on authenticity. As Asra Syed (USS-rah SAY-yid) reports, one group in particular is set on winning converts this weekend.