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Scott Ainslie discusses his musical journey and commitment to social justice with hosts Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman.

This week on Reflections on Interpretation, Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman interview a musical performer and instructor who consistently receives rave reviews. Scott brings a wealth of musical and historical experience with him to the stage and the classroom. Coming of age during the Civil Rights era and the protests against the Vietnam War, Scott has a deep reverence for cross-cultural exchange and a strong commitment to social justice. He is the author of Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads and video teacher on the instructional DVD, Robert Johnson: Signature Licks. In 2010, Acoustic Guitar featured Scott’s lesson on Robert Johnson’s music in its November issue. The article with TAB, transcription of Johnson’s Crossroads Blues, and sixteen minutes of video instruction is archived on their website at: http://acousticguitar.com. With six solo recordings to his credit, Scott’s award-winning The Last Shot Got Him has garnered strong reviews here and in Europe.

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Gwaltney, Tim Merriman

Guest: Scott Ainslie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acoustic Guitar

Books & works: Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads, Robert Johnson: Signature Licks, The Last Shot Got Him

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