Whether it’s a firsthand experience being retold or a book being read aloud, listening to a story is something I’ll always enjoy. Like most people, I love being told stories. Nora Brown performing “Miner’s Dream” based on a version she learned from a Virgil Anderson recording. Below, Nora shares her musical journey that inevitably led to meeting and learning from Letcher County’s Lee Sexton, who much like Nora, learned two-finger and drop thumb banjo styles at an early age. Flash forward ten years later, and Nora is an inspiring and influential performer who has released successful projects on Jalopy Records, performed all over the country, and been asked to be a part of renowned series such as NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts and more. ![]() She began traveling down south to learn from masters steeped in this musical tradition, including Eastern Kentucky banjo player Lee Sexton. At the early age of six, Nora took an interest in old-time banjo music from the regions of Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. What better way to discover these connections than to talk to the musicians themselves about some of the artists that have been integral in shaping their music? These influences, though generally not household names, continue to inspire those who dig deep to listen through the scratches and noise of old 78s, field recordings, and more, finding nuances and surprises that inevitably lead them on their own unique musical journeys.įor this installment of “The Root of It,” we spoke with Brooklyn, New York native Nora Brown. The sounds and musicians we hear today on platforms like Radio Bristol can often be traced back to the sounds of earlier generations. ![]() Radio Bristol is excited to share “The Root of It,” a new series connecting today’s influential musicians to often lesser known and sometimes obscure musicians of the early commercial recording era. Museum Lesson Plans & Educator Resources.
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