Produced and mixed by tucker martine, city of refuge boasts an extensive list of collaborators, players, and singers, including bill frisell, jeremy kittel, viktor krauss, guzheng master wu fei, and kai welch. Tiny desk concert washburn planned to study law at beijing university, but her love of bluegrass landed her a record deal instead. The fretboard journal was lucky enough to see abigail washburn again while she was in seattle playing town hall. Jan 19, 2011 abigail washburns tunes, though, arent the kind youll find pouring out of lower broad at two in the morning especially the ones found on city of refuge.
The rustic, wideranging sounds of singersongwriter abigail washburn appear so genuine and natural, they must come from a person who grew up surrounded by folk and bluegrass. As youll probably notice, abigail is about to have a child bela fleck is the dad. Playing the clawhammer banjo, washburn s lush voice weaves a haunting story through all of her songs. Feb 27, 2011 abigail washburn is a bluegrass artist with a global focus, and on city of refuge, she collaborates with indie rock artists, including the decemberists producer tucker martine and guitarist chris. City of refuge is the title track from abigail washburn s latest solo album. Watch the video for city of refuge from abigail washburns city of refuge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Her rounder debut, city of refuge is a sublime marriage of oldtime and indiepop. City of refuge shines from west to east, from south to north and beyond. The way washburn developed her style is much more complicated, however, as it involves china, lost banjos, and the rock group collective soul. Mar 17, 2011 with her third album, though, abigail washburn experiments with something even more foreign to her than the eastern land where she studied. Abigail washburn stopped in to play a couple of songs. If american oldtime music is about taking earlier, simpler ways of life and musicmaking as ones model, abigail washburn has proven.
I got a mother i got a father diamond rations, stark white collar she looks good he makes the dollars im just free to do what i wanna i gotta run run, run. Abigail washburn performs city of refuge season 1 sound. Abigail washburn by steam powered preservation society. Washburn has crafted picaresque songs about immigrants and rich girls, all in search of refuge, that mix folk, backwoods spirituals, and indiepop while alternating between raw and ethereal, traditional and orchestral. Abby sings of taking off to a place where everyone is made new, and many of her songs speak to this need to keep. Abigail washburn performing city of refuge at music city roots live from the loveless cafe on 3. Abigail washburn, banjo, folk music, bela fleck, city of refuge the wife of bela fleck is truly a star in her own right. Her albums include song of the traveling daughter, city of refuge, and the. Abigail washburn performs city of refuge live in an alleyway in knoxville, tennessee.
Unlimited free abigail washburn music click to play eve stole the apple, city of refuge and whatever else you want. Abigail washburn born november 10, 1977 is an american clawhammer banjo player and singer. Simply put, abigail washburn is one of the most groundbreaking banjo players alive today. Watch the video for city of refuge from abigail washburn s city of refuge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
City of refuge by abigail washburn released in 2011 via rounder. On the album washburn pairs venerable folk elements with farflung sounds, and. Produced and mixed by tucker martine, city of refuge boasts an. Watch the video for ballad of treason from abigail washburns city of refuge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jan 01, 2010 listen free to abigail washburn city of refuge prelude, city of refuge and more. Five years ago when she found herself on stage in a smokefilled beijing club playing her banjo and singing oldtime appalachian mountain music in chinese to a packed house, she was as surprised as anyone. Jan 17, 2011 abigail washburn stopped in to play a couple of songs. She performs and records as a soloist, as well as with the oldtime bands uncle earl and sparrow quartet, experimental group the wu force, and as a duo with her husband bela fleck.
Her albums include song of the traveling daughter, city of refuge, and the sparrow quartet ep. City of refuge reveals that abigail washburn has grown exponentially as an artist. Listen to last train from abigail washburn s city of refuge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Bela fleck and abigail washburn truth, beauty, banjo by on.
Jan 01, 2010 check out city of refuge by abigail washburn on amazon music. On the album washburn pairs venerable folk elements with farflung sounds, and the results feel both strangely familiar and unlike anything anybodys ever heard before. Abigail washburn s tunes, though, arent the kind youll find pouring out of lower broad at two in the morning especially the ones found on city of refuge. Listen to last train from abigail washburns city of refuge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Abigail washburn city of refuge by abigail washburn official published on 20110501t17.
Abigail washburn city of refuge vinyl lp for sale online ebay. Abigail washburn music listen free on jango pictures. Listen to abigail washburn official soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create nashville, tennessee. Abigail washburncity of refugevinyl recordacoustic sounds. Visit decluttr for great deals and super savings with free shipping today. Shed never much seen herself as a musician, and after she finished her schooling in. Sep 27, 2012 abigail washburn performs city of refuge live in an alleyway in knoxville, tennessee. If american oldtime music is about taking earlier, simpler ways of life and musicmaking as ones model, abigail washburn has proven herself to be a bracing revelation to that tradition. Jul 17, 2011 abigail washburn performing city of refuge at music city roots live from the loveless cafe on 3. Bela fleck and abigail washburn truth, beauty, banjo the on.
Shes created a visionary american music that extends its traditions as it embraces others, free of borderlines. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Abigail washburn never set out to be a songwriter or a recording artist. City of refuge deserves to be heard by anyone who has time for good music. Washburns banjo playing is the focal point of city of refuges composition, but its executed in a manner that pays homage to folk roots, but, by. She has transformed how we hear clawhammer banjo with projects such as the oldtime group uncle earl, the world musicinspired sparrow quartet and her 2011 solo album, city of refuge. Her message is just what this world of ours needs and she is delivering. Abigail washburn official free listening on soundcloud.
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She has a light about her that she shares in her speech and her music. Abigail washburn s new album, city of refuge, shows how versatile contemporary american folk music can be when its played earnestly yet with a sense of adventure. City of refuge, an album by abigail washburn on spotify. City of refuge by abigail washburn on amazon music. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Abigail washburn city of refuge mp3 album download. Ms washburn plays her chosen instrument with consummate artistry and posesses a really lovely voice. Abigail washburn city of refuge vinyl lp for sale online.
The way washburn developed her style is much more complicated, however, as it involves china, lost banjos, and the rock grou. Stream tracks and playlists from abigail washburn official on your desktop or mobile device. Abby sings of taking off to a place where everyone is made new. Washburn planned to study law at beijing university, but her love of bluegrass landed her a record deal instead. Listen free to abigail washburn city of refuge prelude, city of refuge and more. Abigail washburn is a bluegrass artist with a global focus, and on city of refuge, she collaborates with indie rock artists, including the decemberists producer tucker. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. City of refuge stays true to washburns oldtime sound, but this time with more pop hooks and melodic sensibility. Some of the songs on city of refuge are so moving that one cannot get enough of them. Abigail washburn city of refuge lyrics genius lyrics.
May 08, 20 the fretboard journal was lucky enough to see abigail washburn again while she was in seattle playing town hall. City of refuge is the title track from abigail washburns latest solo album. For more awesome live performances from abigail washburn and other gr. The way washburn developed her style is much more complicated, however, as.
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