Shadow Yaddo hosted by Elaina Richardson—broadcasting stories of hope, resistance, humor and curiosity in our new podcast!
On the Black roots of the banjo, the godfather of bluegrass, novelist as bandleader, and more, with a trio of talented musicians and writers: Celebrated author, bass player and literary outlaw Lee Clay Johnson in conversation with the incomparable David Gates, powerhouse on guitar, vocals, pedal steel, and author of several works of knock-out fiction. PLUS: Preview the new documentary featuring supernova Rhiannon Giddens. Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Monroe Brothers, Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, Jimmie Rodgers.
Have a Look
Scroll through our slideshow. Images, in order of appearance: Dog House Band, with Lee Clay Johnson (left) and David Gates, playing at the 2018 Yaddo Artist Reunion. A drawing of Arnold Shultz (1886–1931), widely thought to be Bill Monroe’s mentor. Bill Monroe, right, with his Blue Grass Boys, performing “Muleskinner Blues,” 1972. Photo: Frank Empson, The Tennessean. Pendleton “Uncle Pen” Vandiver with baton, Arnold Shultz with fiddle, unidentified man, and Luther Shultz on bass. “The Old Plantation,” an anonymous folk painting from the 1700s depicting slaves dancing to banjo music.
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