My Brightest Diamond, Yonder Mountain String Band

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Friday, November 16, 2012

My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden performing live in the Soundcheck studio. (Michael Katzif/WNYC)

Today on Soundcheck, a double performance bill: First, My Brightest Diamond, led by singer Shara Worden performs songs from last year's fine album All Things Will Unwind with chamber ensemble yMusic.

Then, more music from the punk-infused bluegrass band Yonder Mountain String Band.

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Shara Worden and Yonder Mountain String Band

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