Ep. 23 – Sierra Hull – From Being an 8-year-old Virtuoso To 25 Trips (Around the Sun)

This week on Songscapes, Charles takes us to Nashville, Tennessee to talk with singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sierra Hull. Having picked up the mandolin at age 8, been mentored by Alison Krauss at 11, and debuted at Carnegie Hall at 12, the bluegrass virtuoso has long since been certain that the musician’s lifestyle was the one for her. Sierra talks about the strong community of musicians she’s always been surrounded by, working alongside her heroes like Sturgil Simpson and Béla Fleck, and how her approach to making music has changed and melded over time. She also dives into her latest album, 25 Trips, and its themes of hope for the future and savoring the moment. Her deep appreciation of traditional bluegrass and bright personality make for a charming episode of Songscapes!

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Host: Charles Coplin

Producer: Sustain Music & Nature

Editor: Lindsay Johnson

Media Researcher: Harrison Goodale

Theme Music: Harrison Goodale

Featured music: 25 Trips, Beautifully Out of Place, and Middle of the Woods