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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2021 · 52 MIN

The Down Hill Strugglers Honors the Music of Appalachia

from The City Lights Collective · host WABE

Eli Smith is an extraordinary musician who honors a tradition of what he prefers to call “old time” or “Down Ho” music, which most people would describe it as folk music. Eli is highly acclaimed for his work as a banjo player, with his band “The Down Hill Strugglers.” He is also the founder of the Brooklyn Folk Festival. He joined Lois via Zoom to discuss his music and songs. Plus we'll hear from two Atlanta drag queens who host the Wussy Magazine podcast, "Good Judy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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