Kronos Quartet, Natalie Merchant, Rhiannon Giddens, Sam Amidon, and Olivia Chaney come to BAM on September 20. Context is everything, so get even closer to the artists with this curated selection of articles, and videos related to the show. Once you've seen it, help us keep the conversation going by telling us what you thought below.
Watch & Listen
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"Walkin' Boss," Sam Amidon (YouTube)
Amidon pairs clawhammer banjo with a New Orleans street beat on his latest track.
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"There's Not A Swain," Olivia Chaney (NPR)
Chaney performs a sinewy song by Henry Purcell.
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A Conversation with Natalie Merchant (YouTube)
Merchant discusses the making of her new, self-titled album
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"Lulu," Natalie Merchant (YouTube)
Merchant pays homage to silent film star Louise Brooks in this new video.
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Interview with Rhiannon Giddens and Dom Flemons (YouTube)
Giddens and Carolina Chocolate Drops member Flemons talk old-time music.
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Artist Profile: Kronos Quartet (Vimeo)
It was Beethoven, George Crumb, and...Lawrence Welk...that got Kronos violinist David Harrington hooked on the violin.
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Interview
Interview with Sam Amidon (TinyMixTapes.com)
Amidon learned to appreciate old-time music through free jazz.
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Nonesuch Records Signs Olivia Chaney (FolkRadio.co.uk)
The English songstress's debut album is coming out soon.
Nonesuch Records Signs Olivia Chaney (FolkRadio.co.uk)
The English songstress's debut album is coming out soon.
Interview
"Country Girl: An Interview with Rhiannon Giddens" (AntiGravityMagazine.com)
Giddens talks about resurrecting forgotten folk music, kids, and more.
"Country Girl: An Interview with Rhiannon Giddens" (AntiGravityMagazine.com)
Giddens talks about resurrecting forgotten folk music, kids, and more.
Now your turn . . .
So how did you enjoy the show? Likes? Dislikes? Surprises? Tell us what's on your mind in the comments below.