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Joe Troop, 'The Rise Of Dreama Caldwell'

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Joe Troop, 'The Rise Of Dreama Caldwell'

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September 9, 2021 • Best-known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated folk ensemble Che Apalache, singer and banjo player Joe Troop has sharpened both quill and activist voice on his new single.

NPR Music's 25 Best Songs Of 2019

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NPR Music's 25 Best Songs Of 2019

December 11, 2019 • From reggaeton to rock and country to classical, these were the songs we couldn't stop playing in 2019.

10 Songs That Rallied Resistance Around The World

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10 Songs That Rallied Resistance Around The World

December 11, 2019 • Every revolution has its music, and the global protests of 2019 are no exception. Here are 10 songs that fueled activist movements this year, from Chile to Lebanon to the United States.

Alt.Latino Playlist: Electro Cumbia, Latin Soul, A Love Song Cycle And A Dream

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Alt.Latino Playlist: Electro Cumbia, Latin Soul, A Love Song Cycle And A Dream

October 24, 2019 • On this week's playlist, Che Apalache, La Santa Cecilia, Combo Chimbita and Noa Sainz all look inward.

From North Carolina To Buenos Aires With Che Apalache

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From North Carolina To Buenos Aires With Che Apalache

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October 21, 2019 • Together with three of his former banjo students, Joe Troop creates music that combines the Latin American influences of his adopted home with the bluegrass he grew up on.

Che Apalache On World Cafe

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