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Her father, Don West, was likely a big influence on her as she grew up. He had been a southern poet and a coal mine labor organizer.This is episode 17 of…

He was a blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar and harmonica. His fingerpicking guitar style influenced tons of artists,…

They were known for their "unusual" and "rich" harmonies, quirky lyrics, and casually comedic stage performances.This is episode 19 of Caffe Lena: 60…

If it is possible, the story of the song and its legend may be bigger than the song.This is Episode 12 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thank you to Sarah…

He was a character with a strange sense of humor, and he was known as the father of the jazz violin.This is episode 18 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song.…

Known for their tight vocal harmonies, often a cappella, plus their inventive arrangements and lively humor-filled performances, they were favorites with…

An artist who has leant her voice to many causes, a feminist icon, and an artist who didn’t let a horrible accident as a baby stop her from playing her…

A steamboat pilot becomes a musician, and a vow of silence leads to singing beautiful songs.This is episode 30 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thanks to…

A janitor whose love of movies got him to appear in the Big Lebowski and a musical virtuoso who went on to win a Grammy with Old Crow Medicine Show.This…

Sisters who aren’t sisters, and a musician who continually defies categorization.This is episode 31 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thanks to Sarah for…