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The Star-Making Power Of Sandy Denny's 'The North Star Grassman And The Ravens'

December 1, 2017 • After adding her inimitable alto to great folk-rock records of the late 1960s, Denny released her debut album as a solo artist in 1971. It cemented her as one of British music's most cherished voices.

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What's Your Sunday Morning Music?

April 6, 2011 • Finding music for a weekend night is usually about finding a song that rocks, but not too hard. Picking music for a Sunday morning — now, that's tricky. What's your Sunday morning music?

Sandy Denny: Mercurial Queen Of British Folk Rock

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Sandy Denny: Mercurial Queen Of British Folk Rock

June 14, 2010 • Sandy Denny became the queen of British folk rock when she joined the band Fairport Convention in 1968. Her fans included Robert Plant and Nina Simone. Denny was a skilled songwriter with a powerful and expressive voice, yet today many people don't recognize her name.

Sandy Denny: Mercurial Queen Of British Folk Rock

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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

November 30, 2006 • Joanna Newsom's harp-driven story songs befuddle anyone trying to classify her music. Newsom talks about her latest CD, the enchanting Ys, and shares some of her favorite recordings.

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