Rising Stars
david holt's state of music

Meet the future of roots music: Presley Barker, the Burnett Sister, Willow Dillon and Cane Mill Road. David shares tunes and stories with these rising stars of new acoustic music who were raised on traditional tunes in the shadow of old masters.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 404

About David Holt's State of Music:

Hear modern masters of traditional music share tunes and stories with four-time Grammy-winner David Holt.

Artists include Bryan Sutton, Josh Goforth, Rhiannon Giddens, Bruce Molsky, Lena Mae Perry and Wilbur Tharpe and Balsam Range.


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