bluegrass

Today, Grand Rapids-based activist Aly Bates on the community mood following two recent officer-involved deaths in the city. Also, a conversation with the GR police chief about use-of-force concerns. After that, we meet a retired chemist whose brush with death inspired new bluegrass music. And, a new book about how the US immigration system has shifted away from its 20th-century human rights focus.

The Accidentals return to Stateside after almost 10 years. They discussed new music, new bandmates, and inspirational collaborations. Plus, a special in-studio performance.

There's an irresistible energy and life to bluegrass music.The non-stop rhythms of the banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass, plus the vocal harmonies that…

If you haven't heard of Don Julin and Billy Strings, then you probably haven't been hanging around Traverse City. But don't fret, because the bluegrass…