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Phil with Zeitfunk

Bluegrass Review #1214 program for March 31-April 6, 2012

From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: The Bluegrass Review
Length: 59:01

We open the show with new selections. Then, the Gem of Bluegrass focuses on Tom Dooley, an American ballad that was given new life by a pop recording. Later, we talk to songwriters Becky Buller and Elizabeth Schrum. It isn’t easy to find the time to sit down and write together. But when they do, they have satisfying outcomes. The show concludes with a couple of songs that treat small activities. To contact host Phil Nusbaum, the email address is pnusbaum@bitstream.net. Or do a Facebook search for Bluegrass Review and join or start a conversation. Read the full description.

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Each week, the show presents current and historical bluegrass music, as well as interviews, produced segments and commentary. The result is in-depth and entertaining bluegrass programming that presents two or three thematic bursts within each show, and appeals to a wide audience of music lovers. The Bluegrass Review is available free of charge to stations that run it in a consistent timeslot.

The Bluegrass Review reports to NPR Digital Services.

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Piece Description

Each week, the show presents current and historical bluegrass music, as well as interviews, produced segments and commentary. The result is in-depth and entertaining bluegrass programming that presents two or three thematic bursts within each show, and appeals to a wide audience of music lovers. The Bluegrass Review is available free of charge to stations that run it in a consistent timeslot.

The Bluegrass Review reports to NPR Digital Services.

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Timing and Cues

1) 29:53
2) voice out) 28:55
2) total) 29:07

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The Bluegrass Review is supported by a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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