Modern day Bluegrass is expanding in directions that would make Bill Monroe Squeamish. I don't know that any Genre of music has seen more creativity, innovation and great musicianship at one time as Bluegrass is experiencing this decade. When I heard the idea of taking Bluegrass' ultimate diva and getting her to record a duet album with Robert Plant it seemed to be pushing the limit too far. Would they work together well? Would their voices be compatible? I have to admit I was skeptical. However, after hearing one cut off the album and listening to the video below on the making of the album, I am sold. Raising Sand is going to be a great ablum.
Prodeuced by T-Bone Burnett and featuring collaborators such as Norman Blake and Greg Leisz, they cover a wide variety of the American songbook. They sing songs from Tom Waits, Gene Clark, Sam Phillips, Townes Van Zandt, The Everly Brothers, and Mel Tillis. The album will release on October 23rd and I would not miss it.
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Hi there! I work with the music talk show Soundcheck which airs daily on WNYC New York Public Radio. I would like to tell you about an upcoming event we will be having. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Bluegrass singer Alison Krauss will be live in studio on Tuesday, October 23rd. The two are collaborating on an upcoming album, Raising Sand. They will join us to discuss their work and the new album to be released on the day of their appearance.
Soundcheck explores all aspects of the music world, from the hottest artists, to the hottest trends, to the newcomers. It airs Monday through Friday live at 2 PM on 93.9 FM, XM Satellite Radio and WNYC.org. On our website, you can listen to archives of the show and podcasts as well.
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