Ragamuffins

American Roots music lives and evolves in the 21st century thanks to a host of young, rabble-rousing musicians who make myriad country and blues genres their own. These are the hillbilly punks keeping Americana fresh but sweat-soaked.

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American Roots
Air Date:
Jan 13, 2010
 

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