Abigail Washburn
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Abigail Washburn.
Abigail Washburn artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
July 26, 2011 Listen to the banjo-strumming singer play songs from her latest album, City of Refuge.
Studio Sessions
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April 5, 2011 Hear Washburn perform songs from her sophomore solo album, City of Refuge.
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August 25, 2008 The band harnesses a passion for old-time American folk music and ancient Chinese culture.
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December 13, 2005 Singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn's debut album, shows off her considerable banjo talents.
Interviews & Profiles
February 6, 2011 Washburn's growing fascination with learning the instrument led her to an unlikely recording career.
May 8, 2009 A new project mixes the young voices of earthquake victims with the actual sounds of rebuilding.
September 12, 2005 Banjo player Abigail Washburn says singing in Chinese helps her connect with her American roots.
Discover Songs
September 14, 2010 Young's latest has only his voice and guitar, while the Zeppelin tribute reworks more than 50 cuts.
Reviews
September 14, 2010 Young's latest has only his voice and guitar, while the Zeppelin tribute reworks more than 50 cuts.
May 20, 2008 Music critic Andy Langer previews albums by Scarlett Johansson, Foxboro Hot Tubs, and more.
More Stories
June 1, 2012 Abigail Washburn wanted to be a lawyer in Beijing — until she picked up a banjo.
April 17, 2011 The Americana artist takes her banjo to a centuries-old Manhattan hotel for her new video.
January 3, 2011 Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.
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December 26, 2010 The singer-songwriter takes her worldly folk sound in a new direction on her latest solo album..
