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Bluegrass Review #1237

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

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The show beings with the social class overflow from last week. Then the Gem of Bluegrass considers bluegrass attitude songs. Later, we talk to bluegrass singer Larry Stephenson about his songs. Finally we play some song perspectives about childhood. 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.

Broadcast History

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Timing and Cues

1) 28:08
2) voice out) 28:45
2) total) 30:52

Additional Credits

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

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