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Martin Sexton, Singing a Song of Failure Self-described troubadour Martin Sexton has risen from busking on the streets of Boston and Harvard Square to making music at his country cabin in the Adirondacks. Sexton's new CD, Seeds, offers thanks for something unusual: failure.

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Martin Sexton, Singing a Song of Failure

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Martin Sexton, Singing a Song of Failure

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Martin Sexton's latest CD is called Seeds.

Songs from the CD

'Wild Angels'

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'Goin' to the Country'

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'Marry Me'

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'Failure'

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Self-described troubadour Martin Sexton has risen from busking on the streets of Boston and Harvard Square to making music at his country cabin in the Adirondacks. Over the years, Sexton has built a large, loyal following.

His new CD, Seeds, offers thanks for something unusual: failure. The singer-songwriter talks to Michele Norris.

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