Roots Rednecks and Radicals

Americana/Folk/Roots Music

Author: Will Houk

The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin.
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Genres: Music, Music History

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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
Episode 410
Friday, 23 February, 2024

Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversation about the roots of both of these styles of music, segregation in the music industry and much more. Enjoy!