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Musical Genes

Series 2

Woody Guthrie

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Woody Guthrie wrote hundreds of songs charting life in America including 'This Land is Our land'.

Tom Morton hears about the man and his music from his eldest son Arlo Guthrie, an acclaimed singer-songwriter in his own right who wrote 'Alice's Restaurant' and has recently performed at Celtic Connection.

Series searching for the true story behind some of our best-loved musicians.

Producer: Mike Walker

First broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland in February 2009. Show less

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