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John Doyle - “Willie Taylor”
3:22
John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran play the ballad “Willie Taylor.”
Darrell Scott at the Piano
3:09
Darrell Scott plays an excerpt from his song “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.”
Ruthie Foster - “Ring of Fire”
3:33
Blues vocalist Ruthie Foster sings “Ring of Fire.”
Jontavious Willis - “The World Is In a Tangle”
2:21
David Holt talks about country blues artist Jontavious Willis and joins him in a song.
Becky Buller Band
3:08
Host David Holt talks to Becky Buller, and her band plays a tune.
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
2:46
Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes play "Rugged Road."
Tray Wellington - Big Sciota
2:33
African American banjo phenom Tray Wellington plays a folk tune with his instructor.
John McCutcheon Plays the Hammered Dulcimer
2:19
John McCutcheon shares stories with host David Holt and plays hammered dulcimer.
Muriel Anderson Performs on the Harp Guitar
2:02
Guitarist Muriel Anderson talks to David Holt about inspiration and plays harp guitar.
Zoe & Cloyd - "Klezmer Tune"
3:49
Host David Holt talks to Zoe & Cloyd about klezmer influences, and they play a tune.
Keb' Mo' - "Put a Woman in Charge"
3:45
Keb' Mo' plays "Put a Woman in Charge" for an episode of "David Holt's State of Music."
Music video | Backdraft
3:10
Incendiary bluegrass instrumental composed and performed by Balsam Range.
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