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Welcome to
the Weekly Dispatch! This week, we enter a state of full on
roots-music relaxation aboard Cayamo 2024, learn the
story behind Brandy Clark's Grammy-winning fight against
insecurity, and so much more.
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Cayamo
2024: A Behind the Scenes BGS Photo Diary
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BGS’s
third year on board Cayamo’s Journey Through Song brought
no shortage of familiar faces and “fun in the sun” vibes. Our
team documented the whole thing so you, too, can soak up the
sunshine and memories. [See photos]
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A Little
Less Insecure: The Story Behind Brandy Clark's First Grammy
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Despite
her reputation as one of Nashville’s strongest songwriters and most
nuanced singers, Brandy Clark had gotten used to not hearing
her name called at Grammy Awards ceremonies. Then came "Dear
Insecurity." [Read more]
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Laurie
Lewis – Toy Heart: A Podcast About Bluegrass
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In the
latest episode of Toy Heart, we explore the roots and evolution of
bluegrass in the modern era by examining the story of legendary
bluegrasser, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, Laurie
Lewis. [Dig in to
the story here]
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Meet the
Lineup of This Year's Edition of Fort Worth's FWAAMFest
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Centering
the vital and transformative contributions of Black and
African-American folks to American roots music, the fourth
annual Fort Worth African American Roots Music
Festival (AKA FWAAMFest) will take place Saturday, March 16,
at Southside Preservation Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. [See the
lineup]
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Radiohead
Reunites For Carter Family Tribute Album
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ENGLAND,
UK — After a seven year hiatus, Radiohead has announced their
latest endeavor: a tribute to American country-folk pioneers, The
Carter Family. “There is no Kid
A without ‘Wabash Cannonball,’” said lead singer
Thom Yorke, speaking from the glass orb he calls home in
Oxfordshire. [Have a laugh]
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