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On Being with Krista Tippett
It was mentioned as one of Abigail Washburn's solo albums. The podcast host described hearing one of her songs, and it was the sound that inspired her to pursue the banjo.
When I heard that sound, and Doc singing it, for me there was this moment where I just knew I was hearing, and I should preface this, that I was really immersed in China at this point. Yeah. And lovin...
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It was mentioned as one of Abigail Washburn's solo albums. The podcast host described hearing one of her songs, and it was the sound that inspired her to pursue the banjo.
When I heard that sound, and Doc singing it, for me there was this moment where I just knew I was hearing, and I should preface this, that I was really immersed in China at this point. Yeah. And loving Chinese culture and studying the language really intensely and been there a number of times. And when I heard Doc Watson, I felt like I heard the beauty of authentic American culture. And I wanted it so badly. I'd been looking for it so badly. And I finally heard it when I heard Doc, this high, lonesome, searching, struggling, suffering, hopeful voice singing this ancient melody and these old, old words.