Woodsongs S27 E6: Larry & Joe and Sistah LaLa

LARRY & JOE are Larry Bellorín & Joe Troop two brilliant musicians who merge Appalachian bluegrass with traditional Venezuelan music. Two virtuosos of their respective folk traditions, both
brimming with passion and fury. Joe’s album ‘Rearrange My Heart’ was produced by multi-Grammy-winning banjo master BELA FLECK. Larry’s story alone could fill an hour-long broadcast. He migrated to the United States, facing political exile and seeking asylum – first alone and then joined by his wife and young daughter. To support his family and make ends meet, he worked 10-hour days on a construction site.

SISTAH LA LA (La’Shelle Allen) is a classically trained singer who has been sharing her gifts with the world for over three decades. Blessed with an incredible voice, she has performed with opera companies across America. As an artist, she has devoted much of her career to re-introduce the importance of the American Negro song and music in the 21st century. She is Odetta, Pail Robeson, Blind Boys of Alabama and Pavarotti wrapped up in one incredible singer.

WoodSongs Kid: Owen Brockman is a 13-year-old banjo player from North Carolina.

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