Remembering, honoring blues/folk artist Lead Belly

By Randy Wilburn

Published February 6, 2024 at 2:55 PM CST

This week’s excerpt of I Am Northwest Arkansas concentrates on folk singer Lead Belly. Host Randy Wilburn talks to Alvin Singh, great nephew of Lead Belly and northwest Arkansas resident. In this excerpt from the conversation, Alvin discusses the legend’s legacy.

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