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Remembering Bluegrass Singer Ralph Stanley

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World Cafe

Remembering Bluegrass Singer Ralph Stanley

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The genre-defining singer joined World Cafe in 2002 for a career-spanning conversation.

Ralph Stanley on World Cafe

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Bluegrass Pioneer Ralph Stanley Dies At 89

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The Two-Way

Bluegrass Pioneer Ralph Stanley Dies At 89

Stanley was one of the early leaders of bluegrass music, and enjoyed an unexpectedly broad following after he sang "O, Death" in the film O, Brother, Where Art Thou.

Bluegrass Pioneer Ralph Stanley Dies At 89

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Memorable Moments From The Tiny Desk

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Memorable Moments From The Tiny Desk

This week, All Songs Considered looks back at three and a half years of live music at the NPR offices.

Memorable Moments From The Tiny Desk

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Music Interviews

Pioneering Bluegrass Musician Ralph Stanley

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Bluegrass musician Ralph Stanley. He came to fame late in life when his music was featured on the triple-platinum soundtrack of the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Stanley sings and plays banjo. He won two Grammys this year for his performance of "O Death" on the O Brother record. At age 75, Stanley has just released a self-titled CD and continues to tour. He's recorded over 170 albums in total, and has been performing continuously since 1946.

Pioneering Bluegrass Musician Ralph Stanley

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