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Live set by Feral Foster, recorded live on Hobo's Lullaby on 06/07/14. Feral Foster is a New York City-based folk and blues singer-songwriter.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by Vincent Cross, recorded on the Moonshine Show on 06/01/2014. Vincent Cross is a Dublin-born, New York City-based folk and bluegrass musician.

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Live set by the 5 Mile String Band, recorded on the "Moonshine Show" on 05/25/2014. The 5 Mile String Band is an old-time trio hailing from New York City with an exciting repertoire of fiery fiddle tunes and heartfelt ballads.

Eli Hetko - Banjo, Guitar

Alex Kramer - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal

Erin Lobb - Bass, Vocals

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Elijah Staley, also known as Carolina Slim, was born in Denmark, South Carolina in 1927. Carolina Slim was an influential Piedmont blues musician and was well-known for his underground performances on the New York City subway. He passed away this year, at age 87.

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Carolina Slim memorial broadcast, recorded on "Something Inside of Me" on 02/24/14. Live set performed by Carolina Slim's students and friends: Jeremiah Lockwood (guitar and vocals), Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon (drums and washboard), and Ernesto Gomez (harmonica).

Elijah Staley, also known as Carolina Slim, was born in Denmark, South Carolina in 1927. Carolina Slim was an influential Piedmont blues musician and was well-known for his underground performances on the New York City subway. He passed away this year, at age 87.

Interview with Kavain Space (RP Boo) for the DJ Rashad memorial broadcast on Offbeat. RP Boo and Traxman discuss their friendship with Rashad, his roots in footwork and development of the culture, their collective musical experiences at home and abroad, and how we can expect footwork to evolve in his wake. See archives for Traxman interview.

Interview with Cornelius Ferguson (Traxman) for the DJ Rashad memorial broadcast on Offbeat. Traxman and RP Boo discuss their friendship with Rashad, his roots in footwork and development of the culture, their collective musical experiences at home and abroad, and how we can expect footwork to evolve in his wake. See archives for RP Boo interview.