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1) Reuben Vincent
Reuben Vincent’s dream to be a rapper became a reality when he was discovered by producer 9th Wonder at the age of 13. In this conversation, the Charlotte native discusses his family’s Liberian herita...Show More
2) Fancy Gap
Fancy Gap, created by Raleigh natives Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham, aims to capture pop-rock bliss that’s perfect for radio and an arena. In this conversation, they discuss making a record in...Show More
3) Blue Footed Boobies
Logan Chaucer and Sam Baker love surfing, classic rock and being in a band. Together, they’re Blue Footed Boobies, a psychedelic blues-rock duo from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this conversation, t...Show More
4) Town Mountain
If you were to search for Blue Ridge bluegrass mixed with Tennessee honky-tonk, you’ll probably discover Asheville’s own Town Mountain. Members Phil Barker and Robert Greer discuss how the band’s soun...Show More
5) Shirlette Ammons
Shirlette Ammons, a Peabody Award-winning producer, poet and hip-hop artist based in Durham, delves into the inspirations behind her music. She shares how her work draws from her eastern NC heritage, ...Show More
6) Blue Cactus
Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez of Chapel Hill-based country outfit Blue Cactus discuss their dreamy country rock music along with their fascination with western wear, their appreciation for “Weird Al” ...Show More
7) Mipso
Joseph Terrell and Jacob Sharp, one half of the bluegrass and folk-rock outfit Mipso, discuss growing as musicians on the road with bandmates Libby Rodenbough and Wood Robinson, crafting their first l...Show More
8) Alice Gerrard
Folk music legend Alice Gerrard is one of the foremost historians and archivists of the genre. In this conversation, she discusses her love for the landmark 1952 compilation “Anthology of American Fol...Show More
9) Sonny Miles
Sonny Miles gained recognition in 2019 when President Obama included one of the Winston-Salem native’s musical collaborations on his popular playlist. In this conversation, Sonny discusses his influen...Show More
10) Nnenna Freelon
Jazz legend Nnenna Freelon has multiple Grammy nominations and has performed in prestigious venues across the globe. In this intimate conversation, she talks about her first album of original tunes, “...Show More