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The Travelin' McCourys On Mountain Stage

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The Travelin' McCourys On Mountain Stage

Stemming straight from bluegrass royalty, sibling duo The Travelin' McCourys plays with a clean and crisp style.

The Travelin' McCourys On Mountain Stage

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Del McCoury: Old-School Music, New Audience

Tired of the trappings of modern concert amplification, Del McCoury pared down his equipment. Now he's attracting much younger audiences, touring with jam bands such as Phish.

Del McCoury: Old-School Music, New Audience

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Video Sessions

The Del McCoury Band Performs in Studio 4A

Several years ago, influential bluegrass musician Del McCoury decided to do away with modern concert amplification and go back to the basics: three microphones. With his sons at his side, McCoury performs and answers questions about his life in music.

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Music Interviews

'Promised Land': Del McCoury's Gospel Bluegrass

Bluegrass legend Del McCoury, a devout Baptist and internationally known musician, is getting around to something that he's always wanted to do in his five-decade career — he's releasing his band's first gospel album.

'Promised Land': Del McCoury's Gospel Bluegrass

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Bluegrass Music from 'Del and the Boys'

Melissa Block talks to bluegrass master Del McCoury and his son Ronnie. Del McCoury got his big break in the early 1960s, when he was hired by legendary bandleader Bill Monroe to sing tenor and play guitar. McCoury started his own band a few years later. The group's current lineup includes two of his sons, Ronnie on Mandolin and Rob on banjo. The Del McCoury Band has a new CD called Del & The Boys.

Bluegrass Music from 'Del and the Boys'

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Del McCoury And The Preservation Hall Jazz Band On World Cafe

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Del McCoury And The Preservation Hall Jazz Band On World Cafe

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The New Orleans classicists are touring with bluegrass legend Del McCoury on the heels of their recent collaboration, American Legacies.

Del McCoury And The Preservation Hall Jazz Band On World Cafe

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Where Bluegrass Meets New Orleans Jazz

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Where Bluegrass Meets New Orleans Jazz

At first blush, bluegrass and jazz seem odd bedfellows. But on their new joint album, the Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band sound like they were made for each other. Here's why. Plus, hear a new song from American Legacies.

'One More 'Fore I Die,' by Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury Band

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