Bitesize - Rachel Baiman on Connection, Conversation and Community in Music

This Bitesize episode comes from an interview I did in April 2023 with Rachel Baiman about her wonderful record Common Nation of SorrowI re-listened to the episode (and the album) recently and this section really stood out. We chat about storytelling in music; the power of infusing a song with emotion; the importance of connection and conversation and how music can foster community.I really enjoyed this and found it thought provoking to listen back to. I hope you find something interesting, inspiring or meaningful in it too. Do go and listen to Common Nation of Sorrow  as well! Links below for more info on Rachel and to buy her music.Happy picking!MattRachel's website – http://www.rachelbaiman.com/Bandcamp: https://rachelbaimanmerch.bandcamp.com/musicFollow Rachel:Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaiman/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Rachelbaimanmusic/ Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins and Token premium guitar picks- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates:InstagramFacebook- Review us on Apple Podcasts