Abigail Washburn appears in the following:
Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble: 'Strangers' No More
Monday, June 20, 2016
Abigail Washburn Is A 'Post-American Girl'
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Sitting Down With Yo-Yo Ma; Abigail Washburn Plays Live; Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the "Class of 2001"
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
In this episode: The world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma was recently awarded the Vilcek Prize for Contemporary Music, which recognizes immigrants who have made significant contributions to the American arts. He stops by to tell us about it.
Plus: Singer, songwriter, and clawhammer banjo player Abigail Washburn joins us to talk about her new staged piece, “Post-American Girl,” which is based on her 17-year relationship with China. And, she plays live.
And: writer Lizzy Goodman joins us to talk about her recent New York Times Magazine profile of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
In Studio: Abigail Washburn
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Banjo player Abigail Washburn has cornered the market on a sound that fuses Appalachian and Chinese music. Her creation is loyal to both traditions, yet undeniably fresh.
In Studio: Abigail Washburn
Monday, January 10, 2011
Banjo player Abigail Washburn has cornered the market on a sound that fuses Appalachian and Chinese music. Her creation is loyal to both traditions, yet undeniably fresh.