LARRY & JOE are Larry Bellorín & Joe Troop,  two brilliant musicians who
merge Appalachian bluegrass with traditional Venezuelan music. Larry's
album CHE APALACHE was produced by multi-Grammy winning banjo master
BELA FLECK. Two virtuosos of their respective folk traditions, both
brimming with passion and fury. Larry's story alone could fill an hour
broadcast. He migrated to the United States, facing political exile and
seeking asylum – first alone and then joined by his wife and young
daughter. To support his family and make ends meet, he worked 10-hour
days on a construction site.
SISTAH LA LA (La'Shelle Allen) is a classically trained singer who has
been sharing her gifts with the world for over three decades. An
incredible voice that has performed with opera companies across America.
As an artist, she has devoted much of her career to re-introduce the
importance of the American Negro song and music in the 21st century. She
is Odetta, Pail Robeson, Blind Boys of Alabama and Pavaratti wrapped up
in one incredible singer.
WoodSongs Kid: Owen Brockman is a 13-year-old banjo player from North
Carolina.