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Another Country with Ricky Ross

Music: Country: Experimental & New

Ricky Ross enters the landscape of Americana and alternative country

Ricky Ross enters the musical landscape of Americana and alternative country. Featuring new and classic tracks, with Ricky taking a closer look at the stories behind the songs

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Another Country with Ricky Ross: Ray Davies

27/06/2017

Ray Davies

BBC Radio Scotland - Another Country with Ricky Ross, Ray Davies

Ricky Ross talks to Ray Davies, who talks about his Americana connections and influences.

Ricky Ross talks to Ray Davies, who describes his journey from English songwriting with The Kinks to his new Americana-inspired solo album.

Ray Davies is in conversation describing the journey from English songwriter with The Kinks to his new Americana inspired solo album recorded with The Jayhawks as his backing band. He explains where his fascination with American culture comes from and how country music has seeped into his music. Ray shares stories about meeting Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and reveals some fascinating insights into his song-writing technique.

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