Scott Sharrard has spent his life standing at the crossroads of American music, absorbing its stories, honoring its elders and adding his own unmistakable voice to the conversation. On Feb. 6, he ...

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Podcasts Music Commentary Song of the Day From MPR News Music lovers from 89.3 The Current comb through mountains of music to choose the best new, independent, and unreleased songs to share with you ...