28 Oct 2023
Blues Run the Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank
The untold story of Jackson C Frank, an American folk legend. His tragic life produced some of the most timeless folk music of our time.
David Holt's State of Music
GrammyAward-winning performer David Holt introduces viewers to modern masters of traditional music in the Southern mountains and remembers the greats who taught him. Featured artists are Bryan Sutton, Josh Goforth, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Bruce Molsky, the Branchettes and Balsam Range..
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David Holt Himself - Host
Rhiannon Giddens Herself
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