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An Evening with John Cohen and the Dust Busters

Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

October 14, 2011

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John Cohen was a founding member of The New Lost City Ramblers, one of the most enduring and influential old time string bands that formed in New York City during the 1950s Folk Revival. One of the most important "discoverers" of traditional musicians and singers, John is also credited with finding and recording numerous old time musicians of Appalachia.

Roscoe Holcomb: From Daisy Kentucky is a film that “explores the life, philosophy and music of Eastern Kentucky banjo player, coal miner and construction worker Roscoe Holcomb. Holcomb has been injured on the job and forced into early retirement. He discusses his life and music and plays a number of traditional songs from his region. Using intimate footage of Holcomb at home as well as footage of his family, community and region, Cohen presents a remarkable and visually beautiful portrait of Roscoe Holcomb, a man who despite economic hardship and changing times has maintained a powerful and authentic personal music and philosophy.”

The evening will kick off with a screening of a short film by John Cohen, followed by a question-and-answer session and musical performance by John and The Dust Busters!