Episode 11: Joe Troop (Che Apalache) on the Activism Behind His New Album

In this episode, host Rachel Cholst welcomes the fierce and funny Joe Troop. The founder of GRAMMY-nominated stringband Che Apalache, Troop’s music is deeply embedded with his activism and inspired by his experience as a gay man. In addition to a spirited in-depth discussion, this episode premieres tracks from Troop’s upcoming solo album Borrowed Time, featuring Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Tim O’Brien, and Charlie Hunter.

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