Musical Genes

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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

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Musical Genes: Series 2: Woody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Musical Genes, Series 2, Woody Guthrie

Tom Morton hears about Woody Guthrie and his music from his singer-songwriter son, Arlo.

Tom Morton explores family stories of our best loved musicians with Arlo Guthrie, son of folk legend Woody Guthrie. From 2009.

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.

Musical Genes: Series 2

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Tom Morton gets the true stories behind some of our best loved musicians

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