Various artists: Live from the Old Town School – review

(Old Town School)The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago is one of the great American institutions. Set up in the 1950s to "teach and celebrate music rooted in the tradition of diverse American and global communities", it has become a centre for folk studies and a celebrated venue. Hundreds of artists have performed here, and the first set of 127 live recordings from School concerts, chosen from over 10,000 songs, is now available on digital-only release. It's a wildly varied selection, cov...

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