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Music Inside Out With Luke Winslow-King

Matt Robinson
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What do you get when you combine modern jazz, the music of Woody Guthrie, Delta blues, and AntonínDvořák's "American" String Quartet?

You get Luke Winslow-King.

Born and raised in Michigan, a crime landed him in New Orleans. But, ever the optimist, Winslow-King decided to stay. And yet, the road has been more of a home in recent years. Winslow-King is spending the final months of 2013 on a European tour.

“I play for people who still feel like there is something positive and exciting left out in the world to experience.”

Luke Winslow-King’s talent has drawn aggressive praise. One music lover, who was moved to weep while listening, slapped Winslow-King at the end of the song.

VIDEO AND MUCH MORE

Exclusive video of Luke's performance of "You And Me" and his notes on musical influences are available at the Music Inside Out website. You'll also find links to connect with Luke on social media.

PLAYLIST

complete playlistof music heard this hour is available for you to review or download.

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Gwen Thompkins is a New Orleans native, NPR veteran and host of WWNO's Music Inside Out, where she brings to bear the knowledge and experience she amassed as senior editor of Weekend Edition, an East Africa correspondent, the holder of Nieman and Watson Fellowships, and as a longtime student of music from around the world.