For years, big-name directors have struggled to make a movie about the late reggae legend Bob Marley. Now, a new documentary aims to tell the story behind the superstar. Today: Bob Marley’s eldest son, Ziggy Marley and filmmaker Kevin Macdonald tell us about "Marley." Plus, a live performance from fast-playing Minnesota bluegrass band, Trampled By Turtles. And, our weekly Pick Three.
For years, big-name directors have struggled to make a movie about one of the most complex figures in music. Now, a sprawling documentary about the late reggae legend Bob Marley is set for release this Friday ... yes, "4/20." We hear about the film from Kevin Macdonald (who directed “The Last King of Scotland”) and Ziggy Marley, Bob’s eldest son.
David Brown, executive producer of KUT’s "Texas Music Matters,” joins us for our weekly Pick Three -- with three must-hear new releases.
A Bluegrass Top 10 hit and critical acclaim are nice – but when you’ve had a stretch of hometown highway named after you? That’s when you know you’ve arrived. Minnesota’s fast-playing bluegrass band Trampled By Turtles join us live in studio with a just-released album called "Stars and Satellites," and to tell us about the newly christened "Trampled By Turtles Trail." (Pilgrims, take note: it’s on I-35 between Minneapolis and Duluth).
Two musical awards are announced - one national, the other local.
Singer-violinist Christina Courtin brings her roots-, rock- and jazz-styled tunes to Rockwood Music Hall on Tuesday night. Download her new song "Lightfighter."