Episode 544 - feat. Sultans of String - Refuge (Covid Times) & More New Releases

We’re bringing another of our Covid Times interviews to Episode 544 of Folk Roots Radio – an opportunity for artists to chat about how the coronavirus pandemic has upended their music careers. This time around we are joined by Chris McKhool, violinist and band leader of world folk combo, Sultans of String, who released a fabulous new recording "Refuge" earlier this year - an album that highlights the extraordinary contributions that indigenous people, immigrants and refugees make to culture and life in North America. Sultans of String were supposed to be out on tour across both North America and the UK this year. None of that has been able to happen which is why we encourage all our listeners - if you like the music you hear on this show, buy the music, don’t just stream it! Then, you can really make a difference in artists lives during a period that they can’t be out on the road. We also check out new releases from Ruston Kelly, Will Kimbrough, The Bodarks and Vi Wickam & Paul Anastasio. Check out the full playlist on the website.