'It’s the music of my soul': In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe

'It’s the music of my soul': In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe

August 25, 2026 · 26 min

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This episode features previously unreleased live performances from Dolly Parton's bluegrass album, Little Sparrow.

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